Korea: tents not achieving fire safety
Korea Consumer Agency says tents advertised as “flame-retardant” may not offer the claimed level of fire protection. KCA tested 15 tents advertised as having flame-retardant performance and found that 13 of these did not meet fire safety standards. Korean national flame-retardant performance standards (n°2022-29) which specifies requirements for after ignition burn and glow time, charred area and length. Tents failed the standard often for several of these criteria. Also, 7 products melted when exposed to flame. 9 of the tested tests did not meet fire-prevention labelling obligations, with no label, too small label or inadequate warning phrases.
Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) https://www.kca.go.kr/eng/
“Flame-Retardant Performance...8 Out of 10Tents Fail to Meet Standards”, Asia Business Dail, 12th February 2026 https://cm.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026021122511171884
Photo is not a concerned tent, Shutterstock.
