Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 28, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Safety shoes
Brand: UNI WORK
Country: Croatia
Hazards: Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #OR/00088/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Safety shoes |
| Brand | UNI WORK |
| Country | Croatia |
| Case Number | OR/00088/26 |
| Hazard | Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record: Safety Shoes – UNI WORK GOLD/75 S3S FO SR CI-SHADY PELLE COL NERO
1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system (formerly RAPEX) has published a notification concerning safety shoes bearing the brand UNI WORK, model name “GOLD/75 S3S FO SR CI-SHADY PELLE COL NERO”. The case number is OR/00088/26, and the notification was submitted by the notifying country, Croatia. The product is classified under the category “Protective equipment” and is intended for consumer use. The recall action follows a finding that the product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation or the relevant European harmonised standard EN 20345. The measure ordered against the product is a ban on marketing and any accompanying measures, effective as of 23 March 2026. The country of origin of the product is Italy.
2. Affected Products
– Product type: Safety shoes
– Brand: UNI WORK
– Model name: GOLD/75 S3S FO SR CI-SHADY PELLE COL NERO
– Barcode (GTIN): 8052107927195
– Type/number of model: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of origin: Italy
– Notifying country: Croatia
Consumers who have purchased safety shoes matching the above brand, model name, and barcode are advised to verify whether their product is affected. No additional identifying details such as batch numbers or production dates have been provided in the notification.
3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the risk type as Electric shock. Specifically, the danger is described as follows:
– The electrical resistance of the shoes was measured at 7.4 × 10⁹ ohms, which is too high.
– This elevated resistance may cause static electrical charges to accumulate on the user’s body.
– The accumulated static charge could damage electronic components that are near the user.
– The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 nor with the European standard EN 20345 (which covers safety footwear).
No other hazards (e.g., mechanical, chemical) are mentioned in the source data. The risk level is classified as “Other risk levels” according to the Safety Gate system.
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies the measure ordered: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. This measure was ordered by the competent authority and directed at the economic operator (distributor). The date of entry into force of the measure is 23 March 2026.
Consumers who possess the affected safety shoes are advised to:
– Stop using the product immediately.
– Contact the distributor or retailer from whom the product was purchased for further instructions regarding return or disposal.
– Follow any additional guidance provided by the national consumer safety authorities in Croatia or the country where the product was sold.
The recall notice does not contain a direct URL to a company recall page or a specific consumer helpline. Consumers should refer to official Safety Gate alerts and local consumer protection agencies for updates.
5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as described in the recall notice, is a **ban on the marketing
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Safety shoes?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #OR/00088/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Safety shoes?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Safety shoes?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
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