The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's National Institute of Technology and Standards issued recall orders for 49 products in the categories of children's products and electric and daily necessities, expected to see increased demand with the arrival of spring and the new school term.
On the 27th, the National Institute of Technology and Standards conducted safety investigations on 975 products (73 categories), including toys, school supplies, infant textile products, and direct current power devices, and stated that recall orders were issued for products that did not meet safety standards.
Among the 49 products subject to recall this time, there are 21 children's products, 17 electrical products, and 11 daily necessities.
Among the children's products, 'Big Clear Slime' from Mijeongart, which exceeded the boron standard, and 'Catch Ball' from S.H. Lion, which exceeded the lead content standard, have been subject to recall due to potential allergic skin reactions and dermatitis. These products were produced in China and brought to the domestic market.
Additionally, toys (6), school supplies (1), children's umbrellas (3) that exceeded the limits for hazardous substances such as phthalate plasticizers, and infant textile products (2) that exceeded the limits for nonylphenol and lead were included.
Among the electrical products, recall orders were issued for plugs and sockets (12) that pose a fire risk due to non-compliant temperature rises, for direct current power devices (2), and for LED lighting fixtures (1) and electric stands (1) that pose an electric shock risk due to non-compliance with clearance distances. The National Institute of Technology and Standards emphasized, "There is a fire risk with products exceeding the standard temperature," and urged consumers in possession of these products to stop using them immediately.
Among the daily necessities, electric scooters (2) using batteries that exceed the maximum speed or have not undergone a safety confirmation report and winter, fashion, and sports masks (4) that exceed hazardous substance standards were subject to recall.
Among the products recalled this time, some have received KC certification. The National Institute of Technology and Standards explained, "There are cases where issues arise after parts are replaced post-certification," adding that this is why they are recalling certified products for investigation.
Kim Sang-mo, director of the Product Safety Policy Bureau of the National Institute of Technology and Standards, said, "As the new school term begins, I urge consumers to check for the KC certification mark when purchasing children's products such as school supplies," and noted that this year, the institution will conduct safety investigations on about 2,800 children's products, which is over 500 more than last year, to further strengthen children's product safety management.