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Hugely popular women's accessory is urgently recalled from Amazon over fears it'll burst into FLAMES

Hugely popular women's accessory is urgently recalled from Amazon over fears it'll burst into FLAMES

Scottish Sun09-05-2025
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery pack is poorly constructed
AMAZON FEARS Hugely popular women's accessory is urgently recalled from Amazon over fears it'll burst into FLAMES
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AMAZON has issued an urgent product recall over fears it could burst into flames.
Customers have been urged to return the popular women's accessory due to a risk of fire.
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iHEAT Heated Jacket for Women, which is sold via Amazon, has been recalled
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iHEAT Heated Jacket for Women, which is sold via Amazon, has been recalled.
The product has also been removed from the online marketplace.
According to an advisory issued by the UK government, the product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery pack is poorly constructed and does not provide sufficient protection to prevent thermal runaway.
The advisory reads: "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."
Owners have been urged to stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
It is important to note that users should not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in normal household waste.
Details of the product
Product: iHEAT
Description: Heat 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
It comes after a popular bedroom lamp sold on Amazon has been urgently recalled over fears it could spark a dangerous house fire.
The Murcher Bedside Table Lamp, sold under models WDF-YW-02 and WDF-FX01, poses a high fire risk due to a critical design fault, according to a new safety alert.
The issue lies in the lack of proper cord anchorage inside the lamp.
Over time, the power cord can shift and place dangerous strain on the lamp's internal connections.
This can cause wires to detach, short-circuit, and overheat — which could easily trigger a fire in your home.
The lamps, imported from China, were being sold via Amazon with product identifiers like FBA15JYHB6P9U000046, X001XNT8TZ, FBA15JYHB6P9U000016, and X001SKTXON.
They feature a patterned design and come complete with a plug and bulb, making them a tempting buy for many looking to spruce up their bedside tables.
However, the UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has confirmed that the lamps do not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Because of this, all imports have been blocked at the border and destroyed to prevent them from entering the country.
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