3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset

Official notice

21 Aug 2026

Last checked

21 Aug 2026

Critical riskEU Safety Gate
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An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset. 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. Published 2026-08-21.

What to do now

The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.

Recall number

SR/02284/26

Official notice

2026-08-21

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.

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Affected products

Product 1

Hearing protection / Headset

Product 2

3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset

Risk / 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.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Company & contacts

Brand

3m

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: 3m.

Source & status

Tier

official

Category

HOME

Classification

Serious risk — Damage to hearing

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

SR/02284/26

Classification

Serious risk — Damage to hearing

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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