Five Organizations Including the National Institute of Technology and Standards and the Fire Department, Launch Fire Prevention Campaign for Power Banks and Kickboards,
The T-shaped power strip used in the socket fire test is charred black. ⓒ News1 Reporter Kim Young-hoon,
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, ‘(Sejong = News1) Reporter Na Hye-yoon = To prevent fire accidents involving everyday electrical products like power banks, multi-socket power strips, electric bicycles, and electric kickboards, the government and related organizations are launching a joint campaign.’,
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, ‘On the 6th, the National Institute of Technology and Standards, Korea Consumer Agency, Fire Department, Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, and Korea Electrical Safety Corporation announced they would collaboratively promote a public-participation fire prevention campaign for the safe use of these products.’,
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, ‘Recently, the usage of portable devices and personal mobility means has increased, leading to widespread use of power banks, multi-socket power strips, electric bicycles, and electric kickboards in daily life. However, careless use or charging/storage in inappropriate environments can result in fire accidents, necessitating special caution.’,
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, ‘Thus, the participating organizations advised against storing or using power banks in hot and humid environments, refraining from connecting multiple devices simultaneously to a multi-socket power strip, and avoiding charging or storing electric bicycles and kickboards near entrance doors.’,
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, ‘Furthermore, each participating organization plans to produce promotional posters for preventing fire accidents related to power banks, multi-socket power strips, electric bicycles, and electric kickboards, and will promote them through their online channels, as well as distribute them with the cooperation of management offices in apartment complexes.’