Heated cap subject to a consumer warning over electric-shock risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Heated cap) after it was found to pose an electric-shock risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Electrically heated cap. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: sb25011594911927827) and Amazon.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Electrical appliances
Why it's dangerous
The mechanical strength of the outer casing of the remote control is insufficient. It may break, exposing live electric conductors that can be accessed without using tools. Moreover, the mechanical strength of the cable is insufficient. If the wire is pulled or twisted, it can get damaged, exposing electric wires. Users may access live parts and receive an electric shock.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.