Product Safety Report: iHEAT Heated Jacket for Women sold via Amazon (2504-0157)
Product Safety Report for iHEAT Heated Jacket for Women presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: iHEAT Heated Jacket for Women sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as there are insufficient protections to prevent the battery from entering into thermal runaway.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Heated Jacket |
|---|---|
| Brand | iHEAT |
| ASIN | B08JGLLVCF |
| Listing name | iHeat Heated Jacket for women with Battery QC3.0 14400mAH with Detachable Hood and Waterproof& Windproof Heating Jackets for Riding Bicycle and Motorcycle QC3.0 14400 MAH Powerful Rechargeable Battery】- 3.63V 14400mAh Battery with Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Black electrically heated jacket for women, powered by portable battery. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery pack is poorly constructed and does not provide sufficient protections to prevent against thermal runaway. Additionally, the power supply is fitted with a noncompliant plug, with the plug pins too close to the edge of the plug face, exposing the user to live parts.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Owners should not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in normal household waste. For further information on household waste, including on local sites accepting lithium-ion batteries for safe disposal, access the following Gov.uk webpage: /dispose-household-waste
Additional information
PSD number: 2504-0157
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards