EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Heated jacket iHEAT “Heated Jacket for Women” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02390/25
Summary
The lithium-ion battery pack is poorly constructed and does not provide sufficient protection to prevent against thermal runaway, leading to the risk of fire. Additionally, the power supply plug pins are too close to the edge of the plug face, exposing the user to live parts, leading to electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
Heated jacket — iHEAT
- Brand
- iHEAT
- Name / model
- Heated Jacket for Women
- Batch number(s)
- 202409
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Black electrically heated jacket intended for women, powered by a portable battery. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B08JGLLVCF).
What is the risk?
- The lithium-ion battery pack is poorly constructed and does not provide sufficient protection to prevent against thermal runaway, leading to the risk of fire. Additionally, the power supply plug pins are too close to the edge of the plug face, exposing the user to live parts, leading to electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 17/04/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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