Consumer warning
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 15 Oct 2026
SR/02958/26
Swim goggles subject to a consumer warning over eye-damage risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Swim goggles) after it was found to pose an eye-damage and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Set of two anti-UV children's swimming goggles.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Protective equipment
Why it's dangerous
Damage to sightInjuries
The UVA-A and AV-B radiation is not sufficiently filtered posing possible eye damage to the wearer. Moreover, the goggles’ compressive strength is insufficient. The eyecups and strap retainers break, leading to injuries.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (PPE).
What the authorities did
Measure
Warning consumers of the risks
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02958/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 15 Oct 2026, 17:15 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.