Car mats Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 24, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/02056/26, was issued by the notifying country of Ireland. The product is a set of black rubber car mats sold under the brand TheCarMats.ie. The specific product name is “MG S5 Rubber floor car mats,” and the model identified is “MG S5 EV (2025).” The recall was initiated by the manufacturer. The manufacturer has announced three concurrent measures: a permanent design change, a recall of the product from end users, and a withdrawal of the product from the market. All measures have an entry into force date of 29/04/2026. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Car mats (Other – Car Mat category)
– Brand: TheCarMats.ie
– Product Name: MG S5 Rubber floor car mats
– Type/Model Number: MG S5 EV (2025)
– Description: Black car mats made of rubber.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Unknown (not specified in the recall notice).
– Notifying Country: Ireland

3. Hazard Information
The danger associated with this product is explicitly stated in the EU Safety Gate data. The driver-side floor mat may come into contact with the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is being driven. This contact can cause the vehicle to maintain its speed, which may prevent the driver from properly controlling the vehicle’s speed. This condition increases the risk of a collision and injuries. The risk type is classified as “Injuries,” and the risk level is classified as “Serious risk.” The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the manufacturer is taking the following measures:
– Recall of the product from end users: Consumers who have purchased these car mats are required to return the product to the point of sale or to the manufacturer as part of the recall process.
– Withdrawal of the product from the market: The product is being removed from retail availability.
– Permanent design change: The manufacturer will implement a permanent design change to address the hazard.

Specific instructions for consumers regarding how to initiate the return, whether to contact a dealer, or how to arrange for the design change are not detailed in the source data beyond the stated measures. Consumers should refer to the manufacturer or the retailer for specific return or modification procedures.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a combination of three measures taken by the manufacturer, effective from 29/04/2026:
1. Permanent design change: The manufacturer will alter the design of the product to eliminate the risk of the mat contacting the accelerator pedal.
2. Recall of the product from end users: Consumers are entitled to return the product. The specific remedy (e.g., full refund, replacement with a redesigned mat, or free modification) is not explicitly stated in the source data beyond the recall and design change.
3. Withdrawal of the product from the market: No further units of this product will be sold.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/02056/26
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099495
– Notifying Country: Ireland
– Brand: TheCarMats.ie
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures: Available at the following URLs (as provided in the source data):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227547
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227548
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227549

Consumers seeking further information should contact the manufacturer, TheCarMats.ie, or the retailer from which the product was purchased. No direct phone number or email address for the manufacturer is provided in the recall notice.

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