Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 13 Aug 2026
SR/02284/26
3M hearing protection / Headset recalled over hearing-damage risk
EU authorities recalled this product (3M hearing protection / Headset) after it was found to pose a hearing-damage risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Over the ear hearing protection and communications headset designed for military and civil defence personnel. Recall is applicable to headsets manufactured between November 27, 2025 and February 6, 2026, with the model/type and printed circuit board assembly numbers.
- Brand
- 3M
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Sweden
- Category
- Protective equipment
Why it's dangerous
Damage to hearing
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 the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02284/26
View official notice ↗
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