[경제]’Oh, it’s hot’… a fever vest over 50 degrees’low temperature burn’ risk

[경제]’Oh, it’s hot’… a fever vest over 50 degrees’low temperature burn’ risk

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Some thermal vest products violate temperature safety standards
Consumer Resources “Products exceeding standards, fear of low temperature burns”

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As the weather is rapidly getting cold these days, the’Heating Vest’ is popular, which can maintain warmth throughout the wearing by connecting an auxiliary battery.

When investigations revealed that some products exceeded temperature safety standards and pose a risk of low temperature burns, the companies decided to recall.

Reporter Cha Yoo-jung reports.

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These are the heat vest products you find a lot online.

Thermal vests are popular in cold weather these days as they can be connected to a spare battery to keep warm throughout the wearer.

The vest type is common, and there are also backpack types that warm only the back.

However, as a result of consumer research, a low-temperature burn risk was found in some products.

According to the electrical appliance safety standards, the surface temperature of clothing that generates heat must not exceed 50 degrees, but 4 products exceeded this.

Some products of Nepa Safety, Swiss Military, K2 and Kolping are not suitable.

In the high temperature stage, Nepa Safety products averaged 52 degrees, Swiss Military products averaged 64 degrees, K2 products averaged 57 degrees, and Kolping products averaged 63 degrees.

Consumer sources pointed out that the products have the potential for low-temperature burns, which can cause burns during prolonged contact.

When the results of the investigation came out, all manufacturers responded that they would voluntarily carry out the recall.

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Consumers advised special attention when using it as it is a heating product.

First of all, they pointed out that the proper power source is indicated for each garment, but if the correct battery is not used, it may cause burns.

They also emphasized that they should wear a shirt that does not come into direct contact with the skin when wearing them, and that they should refrain from using them if their perception of temperature drops, such as children or diabetics.

This is YTN Cha Yoo-jeong.

[저작권자(c) YTN & YTN plus 무단전재 및 재배포 금지]

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