Official recall record
Mask for cold-proof, fashion and sports (Mask for cold-proof, fashion and sports) (ref K25/HP/00004)
- Issuing authority
- OECD GlobalRecalls — KR
- Alert date
- 2025-02-27
- Country of alert
- Korea (Republic of)
What the authority reported
Inadequate use of harmful substance (fluorescent whitening agent) - Measured area: ①Textile of the body area, ②Mesh of the body area - Issue: Fluorescent whitening agent detected - Standard: It shall contain no fluorescent whitening agent; Inadequate level of harmful substance (pH) - Measured area: ①Textile of the body area - Measured value: 8.0 - Allowable level: 4.0 ~ 7.5; Insufficient labelling - Product name, importer, caution in use missing ◇ Fluorescent whitening agents pose a risk of skin diseases, enteritis, and cancer if constantly in contact with the skin. If ingested, they may cause vomiting ◇ Risk of skin irritation or allergic contact dermatitis if the pH level is too acidic or alkaline ◇ Risk of providing wrong information
What to do
Follow the instructions in the official notice — recall remedies (refund, repair, replacement, or disposal) are defined by the issuing authority and the responsible business, and they differ per recall. Do not rely on summaries, including this one.
Record last checked against the registry on 2026-10-20.