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3M 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset hearing protection / headset — damage to hearing risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to hearingAug 21, 2026
Photo from the official notice: 3M 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset hearing protection / headset — damage to hearing risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

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.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

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 should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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