Official recall record
3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset (ref SR/02284/26)
- Issuing authority
- EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
- Alert date
- 2026-08-21
- Country of alert
- United Kingdom
- Alert level
- Serious risk
- Risk type (official)
- Damage to hearing
- Brand on record
- 3M
What the authority reported
The affected batches may emit feedback noise (measured value up to 106 dBA) through the headset speakers, leading to damage to hearing.The likelihood of occurrence of this issue can be increased in cold ambient temperatures and with a depleted battery state. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
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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EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) — official record →
Record last checked against the registry on 2026-09-14.
Record last checked against the registry on 2026-09-14.
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