Francesca Biagioli After the scorpion in the package, another scandal sees Shein as protagonist: a TikToker found an active tracker in a pair of dungarees purchased on Chinese e-commerce
@bandanabixch14 – TikTok
Shein is an online fast-fashion juggernaut entangled in a new controversy after an unsettling discovery made in one of its packages sent to a customer. Scarcely after reporting a scorpion in one customer’s order and three used children’s socks in another, a new unusual item has sparked renewed concerns about the Chinese e-commerce platform.
A hidden tracker in denim overalls
This time, a tiny tracking device was found inside a pair of denim overalls purchased on Shein. It was found by a TikTok user named Riya, who recounted that when she tried the overalls on, she heard a continuing “beep beep” sound emanating from the garment.
Curious but concerned, Riya rummaged through the fabric and found a small, electronic device sewn up in the folds of the overalls, similar in look and build to an Apple AirTag.
Visibly shaken, she shared her experience with her followers, mentioning how violated she felt: “I don’t feel safe anymore” she said.
@bandanabixch14 What yall missed was the panic attack and the police report but ive had these for a lil while now and I had no idea bro😭i feel so violated #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #shein
The viral reaction
Hours later, the video had gone viral with over 12 million views and the outrage of viewers. Many called the incident “disturbing,” while others played down the significance of the event.
How could this happen?
Speculations ran rife in the comments section of the video. One believer argued that perhaps the GPS tracker fell off a worker’s keychain ‘inadvertently’ in some Shein factory and might point to abysmal working conditions reported on the lines of production of fast-fashion products.
Others thought it was a returned product and the tracker was placed to track it back to the factory. More still believed the TikToker herself had planted the tracker to stir up her video for views.
Shein responds
As a result of the widespread attention, a Shein official spokesperson forwarded a remark, according to reports:
“Shein takes product safety seriously. We have reached out to this customer so we can investigate the complaint and respond accordingly.”.
@bandanabixch14 Ntm on me in that video and excuse my french #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #sheintracker
Source: bandanabixch14TikTok
