Outerwear (baby Textiles)
Recall Summary Baseball caps for infants and young children from China have been recalled in South Korea due to excessive formaldehyde in the lining and inner tape—measured at 265-341 mg/kg compared to the safe limit of 20 mg/kg or less. Formaldehyde exposure can cause vision problems, skin disorders, and digestive or respiratory issues. Consumers who own these products should stop using them immediately.
- Product
- 외의류(유섬)(유아용 섬유제품) | Model: 야구 모자, 남아 여아 모두에게 적합, 어린이용 완벽한 햇빛 가리개 모자 | Brand: - | Origin: 국외>아시아지역>중국 | Barcode: - | Cert: - | Remedy: ㅇ 해당 제품을 보유하고 있는 소비자는 즉시 사용을 중지할 것 ㅇ 문의처에 연락·방문 등을 통하여 수리, 교환, 환불 등 조치를 받을 것
- Reason
- Exceeded the standard value of formaldehyde ① 13.2 times, ② 17.0 times - Part: ① Lining white fabric, ② Forehead tape & inner closure tape white fabric - Measured value: ① 265 mg/kg, ② 341 mg/kg - Reference value: 20 mg/kg or less. ㅇ Exposure to formaldehyde may cause vision impairment, skin disorders, digestive and respiratory disorders
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- South Korea
- Agency
- KATS
- Recall date
- 2026-04-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- South Korea
Official recall notice from KATS
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f217d448-c759-47eb-8692-d570533f0347