Official recall record

3m face shield polycarbonate gold plated 5xg ir5

OPSS (UK) · 2024-04-10 · United KingdomProduct Recall

Issuing authority: OPSS (UK)
Alert date: 2024-04-10
Country of alert: United Kingdom
Alert level: Product Recall
Alert type: Product recall
Brand on record: 3M

What the authority reported

The 5XG-IR5 face shield within the scope of the corrective action has been identified as presenting a risk of injuries to the eyes/face of the wearer. It does not provide the required level of protection against high-speed particles, in accordance with the requirements of EN 166: 2001 for which the product claims compliance. There have been no reports of injuries, accidents or complaints associated with this defect. The 5XG-IR5 face shields within the scope of the corrective action do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment.

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.

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Record last checked against the registry on 2026-06-05.

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