Protective Equipment Recalls in the EU 2024–2026
A continuously-updated index of 173 serious protective equipment recalls across the EU (2024-01-12 – 2026-11-06), compiled from the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) and national consumer-protection authorities. Each entry links to the official government alert.
Where these recalls were reported
| Germany | 38 |
| Italy | 26 |
| United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland | 25 |
| Austria | 19 |
| France | 16 |
| Sweden | 7 |
| Belgium | 7 |
| Spain | 7 |
| Finland | 6 |
| Poland | 5 |
| Cyprus | 4 |
| Ireland | 2 |
Most recent serious recalls
2025-02-21 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The product does not provide adequate protection to the user in the event of an accident.…
2025-02-21 · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland · Serious risk · official alert
The fabric used in the product does not meet the necessary tear strength. In case of an accident the product fails to provide adequate protection to the user, leading to injuries.…
2025-02-21 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The leather in the product contains chromium VI. Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.…
2025-02-14 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact.…
2025-01-31 · Spain · Serious risk · official alert
The product does not provide information about the sunglasses’ protective filter which may lead consumers to believe the product has a higher level of protection than it does, increasing the risk of e…
2024-12-20 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The product lacks the necessary instructions of use and warnings about active supervision. Moreover, the crotch buckle can be easily opened. This can result in drowning.…
2024-12-20 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The backup brake function does not work for some of the units. Moreover, the primary brake mechanism may fail due to grease degradation in the sealed bearing. The grease reaches the end of its lifecyc…
2024-11-29 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The retention system of the helmet is not adequate, as it elongates too much. If this occurs, the helmet may not remain securely in place during use, increasing risk of head injury in event of a fall.…
2024-11-29 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured values as low as 90.7%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements. Thus, even if combined with o…
2024-11-08 · France · Serious risk · official alert
The product poses a risk of drowning because the buckle fastener of the life vest can break.…
2024-11-01 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The product lacks an energy absorber, the carabiners are unsuitable, the thimbles on the braided rope are too loose and can easily be undone, the carabiners break easily. The user can therefore, in th…
2024-10-25 · Cyprus · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 13.01% and 17,76% by weight, respectively).These …
2024-10-25 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The product's inflatable buoyancy is not equipped with check valves which ensure seal tightness. The stoppers are also not attached to the valves. Therefore, the inflatable buoyancy aids are not suffi…
2024-10-18 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: 94%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements. Thus, even if combined with other r…
2024-10-11 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
There is a risk of drowning as the product is not sufficiently visible in water and lacks the necessary warnings about active supervision.…
2024-10-11 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: 92%). Consequently, the product does not fulfill the health and safety requirements. Thus, even if combined with other …
2024-10-04 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The leather in the product contains chromium VI (measured value: 20.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising, can trigger allergic reactions and can cause cancer.…
2024-09-20 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values, meaning that a user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries.…
2024-08-30 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The product's maximum pull-out strength is insufficient, potentially failing to support climbers adequately on ice, thereby increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.…
2024-08-30 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
There is a risk of drowning as a result of material weakness in the buoyancy aid and the absence of warnings about active supervision.…
2024-08-30 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
There is a risk of drowning as health and safety requirements are not met due to a missing conformity assessment and technical documentation.…
2024-08-23 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
The cape can become entangled during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation or drowning.…
2024-08-23 · Austria · Serious risk · official alert
There is a risk of drowning as a result of material weakness in the buoyancy aid and the absence of warnings about active supervision.…
2024-08-09 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The cups of the earmuffs develop cracks, which may affect the sealing between the earmuffs and the area around the ear, reducing the noise attenuation level. The user is exposed to significant harmful…
2024-07-19 · Spain · Serious risk · official alert
The ski goggles do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage to sight.…
2024-07-19 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The particle filtration capacity of the material is insufficient (measured values as low as 87.5 %). Consequently, an excessive number of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, incre…
2024-07-12 · Luxembourg · Serious risk · official alert
The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact.
Moreover, due to its inadequate shape and structure, the helmet may come o…
2024-06-07 · Belgium · Serious risk · official alert
The particle/filter penetration of the material is insufficient (measured values: up to 26%). Thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect.…
2024-05-10 · Luxembourg · Serious risk · official alert
The shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet is insufficient. As a result, the user might suffer injuries in case of an impact.…
2024-05-03 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: 94%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other r…
2024-04-19 · Belgium · Serious risk · official alert
The particle filtration capacity of the material is insufficient. Consequently, an excessive number of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask. Thus, even if combined with other recomm…
2024-04-12 · Belgium · Serious risk · official alert
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient. Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may …
2024-04-05 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
Due to its inadequate shape and structure, the helmet may come off the wearer's head, increasing the risk of head injuries.…
2024-04-05 · Finland · Serious risk · official alert
The peak of the helmet is too rigid and may cause serious neck damage due to induced sudden tilt of the head or mispositioning of the neck.…
2024-04-05 · Finland · Serious risk · official alert
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries.…
2024-03-29 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The covers on the hearing protector’s ear pads are made of polyvinyl chloride containing a plasticiser (soft PVC).
The covers on the hearing protector’s ear pads have an excessive concentration of bis…
2024-03-22 · Sweden · Serious risk · official alert
The plastic material of the cable has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to: 2.2% and 2.1% by weight, respectively). The…
2024-03-15 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values below 94%). Thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect.…
2024-03-01 · Poland · Serious risk · official alert
Due to its inadequate shape and structure, the helmet may come off the wearer's head, increasing the risk of head injuries.…
2024-02-23 · Belgium · Serious risk · official alert
The particle filtration capacity of the material is insufficient (measured values as low as 75%). Consequently, an excessive number of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasi…
2024-02-23 · Slovakia · Serious risk · official alert
The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values, meaning that a user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries.…
2024-02-23 · Belgium · Serious risk · official alert
The particle filtration capacity of the material is insufficient (measured values as low as 64 %). Consequently, an excessive number of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increas…
2024-02-16 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values, meaning that a user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries.…
2024-02-16 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values, meaning that a user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries.…
2024-02-16 · Finland · Serious risk · official alert
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries.…
2024-02-16 · Finland · Serious risk · official alert
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users may suffer head injuries.…
2024-02-09 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values, meaning that a user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries.…
2024-02-09 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The retro-reflective material does not have the required reflectance values and the user is not adequately visible in situations where high visibility is essential. This can lead to injuries.…
2024-02-01 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The particle filtration capacity of the material is insufficient (measured values as low as 96.2%). Consequently, an excessive number of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increa…
2024-01-19 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The particle filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values below 98.5%). Thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect.…
2024-01-19 · Germany · Serious risk · official alert
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values below 98,5%). Thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect.…
2024-01-12 · Czechia · Serious risk · official alert
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 70%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined wit…
2024-01-12 · Slovenia · Serious risk · official alert
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 75%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined wi…
Methodology & sources. Aggregated from official EU and national recall registers (primarily the EU Safety Gate / RAPEX) and reflecting each authority's own classification. ProductGuru is an independent information service, not a government body, and gives no medical, legal or financial advice — always consult the official source. Serious-risk consumer-goods recalls from 2024 onward. Free to cite with attribution.