Shoes Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Shoes

Brand: Shoes

Country: Malta

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01419/26 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Shoes
Brand Shoes
Country Malta
Case Number SR/01419/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notice for a product sold in Malta. The recall was initiated by the importer and became effective on 13 April 2026. The product is a pair of brown leather shoes intended for men. The recall is classified as a serious risk due to multiple chemical hazards and non-compliance with European Union regulations. The case number is SR/01419/26.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Shoes
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Name: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type/Model Number: 230576
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: Brown leather shoes, intended for men.
– Country of Origin: India
– Notifying Country: Malta
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product has been found to contain multiple hazardous substances at levels that exceed regulatory limits. The specific hazards identified in the recall notice are as follows:

– Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): The product contains excessive amounts of these phthalates, with measured values up to 6.58% and 2.22% by weight, respectively. These phthalates may pose a risk to human health and the environment.
– Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs): The product contains excessive amounts of SCCPs. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations, and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.
– Lead: The product has an excessive concentration of lead, with a measured value of 1.28% by weight. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, and may affect breast-fed or unborn children.
– Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs): The product contains NPEs at a measured value of 266 mg/kg by weight. NPEs are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that break down into nonylphenol, which can cause serious health effects, including reproductive harm, developmental abnormalities, and potential cancer risks.

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the POP Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should take immediate action as instructed by the importer. The official measure taken is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the importer regarding return or disposal. Specific instructions for consumers are not detailed in the recall notice beyond the recall measure.

5. Official Remedy
The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the Importer. The category of measure is a recall of the product from end users. The date of entry into force of the measure is 13 April 2026. Consumers are entitled to a remedy as part of the recall process. The specific remedy (e.g., refund, replacement) is not specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Malta
– Case Number: SR/01419/26
– Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098899
– Importer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer Hotline or Website: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes
– No recall URL or company recall code was provided in the source data.
– No production dates were provided in the source data.
– No brand or product name beyond “Shoes” was provided in the source data.
– No barcode was provided in the source data.

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 Shoes?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01419/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled 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 Shoes?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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