United KingdomThe recall affects 3M Peltor Comtac VIII over‑the‑ear hearing protection and communications headsets (models MT14H418A‑02, ‑35, ‑38, ‑86, ‑87, ‑90) manufactured between 27 November 2025 and 6 February 2026. They were recalled because affected batches may emit feedback noise up to 106 dBA, increasing in cold temperatures or with a depleted battery, presenting a serious risk of hearing loss and failing applicable PPE standards. The product has been recalled from distributors by 3M United Kingdom PLC and a Stop Use Notification issued; contact your distributor to check if your unit is affected.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset presenting a serious risk of hearing loss.
Type: Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Hearing Protection - Powered
Brand: 3M
Model Numbers: MT14H418A-02, MT14H418A-35, MT14H418A-38, MT14H418A-86, MT14H418A-87, MT14H418A-90
Affected Products: For a full list of identifiers and how to locate them, access the below linked PDF
Manufacturing period: The recall is applicable to headsets manufactured between November 27 2025 and February 6 2026.
Country of Origin: Sweden
Product Description: Over the ear hearing protection and communications headset designed for military and civil defence personnel.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2607-0161
Lead Authority: Health and Safety Executive
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of hearing loss because affected batches may emit feedback noise (measured up to 106 dBA) through the headset speakers. The likelihood of occurrence of this issue can be increased in cold ambient temperatures and with a depleted battery state.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment and the applicable standards: EN 352-1:2020, EN 352-4:2020, EN 352-6:2020.
What to do
The product has been recalled from distributors by 3M United Kingdom PLC. A Stop Use Notification has been issued.
For more information, or to check whether your product is affected, please contact your distributor.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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