EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Hearing protection / Headset 3M “3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02284/26
Summary
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.
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Product
Hearing protection / Headset — 3M
- Brand
- 3M
- Name / model
- 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset · MT14H418A-86, MT14H418A-02 , MT14H418A-35, MT14H418A-38, MT14H418A-87, MT14H418A-90
- Category
- Protective equipment
- 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.
What is the risk?
- 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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