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Personal protective equipment (PPE) Recalls (UK)
All 6 UK personal protective equipment (ppe) product safety recalls and alerts from the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) β 2 flagged as serious risk.
What personal protective equipment (ppe) have been recalled in the UK?
As of 25 June 2026, the UK Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) lists 6 personal protective equipment (ppe) safety recalls and alerts (2025-04-15 to 2026-06-25), 2 flagged as serious risk. The most recent is "Helly Hansen AS Buoyancy Aids" by Helly Hansen AS Styles 33818 SPORT II, 33811 - Comfort Compact 50N, 34258 - Rider Kayak Vest, 34240 - Rider Foil Race (12 June 2026) for: The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it may not provide enough buoyancy and turning momentum to bring the user face up in the water. Always check the model or batch number against the official notice (OGL v3.0).
Personal protective equipment (PPE) recalls & alerts (2025-04-15 to 2026-06-25)
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | β | Unbranded Twistlok Carabiners, Rope Pulleys and Swing Swivels | Product recall | Serious |
| 22 April 2026 | SCUBA PRO | SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) | Product recall | Serious |
| 28 May 2026 | β | 3M Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo TR802E | Product recall | High |
| 12 May 2026 | DeWalt | DeWALT Full Face Respirator | Product recall | Medium |
| 12 May 2026 | Centurion | Centurion Full Face Mask Respirator | Product recall | Medium |
| 12 June 2026 | Helly Hansen AS Styles 33818 SPORT II, 33811 - Comfort Compact 50N, 34258 - Rider Kayak Vest, 34240 - Rider Foil Race | Helly Hansen AS Buoyancy Aids | Product recall | Not provided |
Every personal protective equipment (ppe) notice
Product recall Β·
The products present a serious risk of injuries as there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate the products will perform as required in a safety critical situation.
SCUBA PRO Β· Product recall Β·
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as the D-ring handle that is used to unlock the weight pocket from the Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) can detach during use.
Product recall Β·
The product presents a risk of fire and explosion because it may contain battery contact pin assemblies that differ from the design validated during the Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification process. This means the product may not perform to its certified level of ignition protection in explosive atmospheres.
DeWalt Β· Product recall Β·
The product presents a risk to health as cracking or fracturing in the area of the exhalation valve may compromise the structural integrity and sealing performance of the respirator, thereby reducing its effectiveness.
Centurion Β· Product recall Β·
The product presents a risk to health as cracking or fracturing in the area of the exhalation valve may compromise the structural integrity and sealing performance of the respirator, thereby reducing its effectiveness.
Helly Hansen AS Styles 33818 SPORT II, 33811 - Comfort Compact 50N, 34258 - Rider Kayak Vest, 34240 - Rider Foil Race Β· Product recall Β·
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it may not provide enough buoyancy and turning momentum to bring the user face up in the water.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I check if my personal protective equipment (ppe) has been recalled?
- Match the brand, model and batch or serial number on your product against the 6 notices listed on this page, then open the official OPSS notice to confirm. Recalls usually affect specific batches, so check the exact numbers β a product of the same name may not be affected. Source: OPSS, gov.uk (2025-04-15 to 2026-06-25).
- What should I do if my product is on this list?
- Stop using it (unplug it if electrical), open the linked official notice, confirm your model or batch is affected, and follow the remedy β usually a free repair, replacement or refund. Keep the product until the remedy is complete in case you need it to claim.
- Why are personal protective equipment (ppe) recalled?
- In this OPSS dataset, personal protective equipment (ppe) notices are issued for hazards such as fire, electric shock, chemical exposure, choking or injury risks. The hazard for each specific product is listed in the table on this page, taken verbatim from the official OPSS notice.
- Who publishes UK product recalls?
- The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS), part of the Department for Business and Trade, publishes non-food product recalls, reports and alerts on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contains public sector information published by Department for Business and Trade and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) β Product safety alerts, reports and recalls (2025-04-15 to 2026-06-25, published 25 June 2026).