Korea Consumer Agency Urges Safety Compliance for Digital Door Locks
27. February 2025The Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) has identified significant safety concerns in digital door locks and other electronic devices following recent testing. The evaluation focused on ten types of digital door locks purchased from international online platforms, specifically assessing their reliability during fire emergencies. The results revealed that three types failed to open in high temperatures due to melted manual levers, while five others presented fire hazards as their lithium secondary batteries ignited or exploded at temperatures between 170 and 260 degrees Celsius. Additionally, one model lacked an emergency power supply terminal, making it impossible to open from the outside when the internal battery was depleted. In response to these findings, the KCA has highlighted the importance of KC Safety Certification to ensure that electronic products comply with South Korean safety regulations.
The KC Safety certification is mandatory for electronic devices sold domestically, ensuring adherence to strict safety standards. Currently, domestic digital door locks in Korea are not permitted to use secondary batteries, though this regulation is set to change on May 7 2025. Consumers are advised to verify certification before purchasing to mitigate potential safety risks.
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