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.
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.
Your product recall rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item