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3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset — damage to hearing risk

UK OPSSSerious riskDamage to hearingJul 29, 2026
Photo from the official notice: 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset — damage to hearing risk
Photo from the official notice: 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset — damage to hearing risk
Photo from the official notice: 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset — damage to hearing risk
Photo from the official notice: 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset — damage to hearing risk
Photo from the official notice: 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset — damage to hearing risk
Photo from the official notice: 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset — damage to hearing risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

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.

Remedy

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.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Over the ear hearing protection and communications headset designed for military and civil defence personnel.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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