Warmers and electric cushions from overseas direct purchase 'Danger of Fire'...Sales suspended

Among the electric heating devices sold on overseas online platforms, sales have been suspended for products at risk of fire or burns.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's National Institute of Technology and Standards said 45 products did not meet safety standards after a safety survey of 258 products expected to increase sales in winter.

The products judged to be unfit are 3 types of electric ranges, 3 types of foot warmer, and 2 types of electric cushions.

Also, among children's products, 7 kinds of textile products for children, 5 kinds of textile products for infants, and 4 kinds of toys were found to be inappropriate.

Accurate product information is available through Product Safety Information Portal (www.safetykorea.kr ) and Consumer 24 (www.consumer.go.kr ).