25-02-2025
S. Korea blocks sales of products recalled for safety concerns
Authorities have blocked sales of 1,336 items that were being distributed in South Korea despite being recalled overseas, which marked a 35.5 percent increase from the year before, the state-run consumer rights agency said Tuesday.
The Korea Consumer Agency said that of the faulty items found to be sold here, 577 were caught for the first time while the remaining 759 were being redistributed after receiving warnings before.
Of the 577 newly discovered faulty products, food accounted for 26.9 percent (149), electronic devices made up 25.8 percent (149), and children's items accounted for 14.6 percent (84).
The KCA has been blocking local sales of items that have been recalled in other countries. The number of such products has been trending upwards in recent years from 807 in 2022 to 986 in 2023.
The agency advised consumers buying products directly from overseas sellers to check whether the product had been recalled before via the Consumer Injury Surveillance System website or the Consumer 24 web portal.
