European Union
3M Peltor Comtac VIII headsets (models MT14H418A-86, -02, -35, -38, -87, -90) manufactured between 27 November 2025 and 6 February 2026 are affected; the recall also applies to specific printed circuit board assembly numbers. The headsets may emit feedback noise up to 106 dBA, which can damage hearing and is more likely in cold temperatures or with a depleted battery, and the manufacturer has issued a voluntary recall from consumers.
What's being recalled
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.
Country of origin: Sweden.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02284/26
Product name on the item: 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset
Type or model: MT14H418A-86, MT14H418A-02, MT14H418A-35, MT14H418A-38, MT14H418A-87, MT14H418A-90
The hazard
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
Product recall from consumers (voluntary, manufacturer).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.
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