Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 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 – Reclia Database
1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, issued by the notifying country of Croatia, concerns safety shoes sold under the brand UNI WORK. The product was found to present a risk of electric shock due to non-compliance with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the relevant European standard. The recall case number is OR/00088/26, and the official EU Safety Gate reference is available at the provided link. The measure ordered against the product is a ban on its marketing, effective from 23 March 2026.
2. Affected Products
– Product: Safety shoes
– Brand: UNI WORK
– Name: GOLD/75 S3S FO SR CI-SHADY PELLE COL NERO
– Barcode: 8052107927195
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Italy
– Notifying Country: Croatia
– Category: Protective equipment
– Consumer Type: Consumer
3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Electric shock.” The specific danger is that the electrical resistance of the shoes is too high, with a measured value of 7.4 x 10^9 Ω. This elevated resistance could cause static charge to accumulate on the user’s body. The notice further states that this static charge could damage electronic components near the user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 20345. The risk level is classified as “Other risk levels.”
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action, such as returning the product to a store or contacting a specific hotline. The measure ordered by the competent authority is directed at the economic operator (distributor). Consumers who have purchased these safety shoes should be aware that the product has been banned from being marketed in Croatia as of 23 March 2026. For specific instructions on what to do if you own this product, consumers are advised to contact the distributor from whom they purchased the shoes or consult the official EU Safety Gate alert for further details.
5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the authorities is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the distributor. The date of entry into force for this measure is 23 March 2026. No information regarding a refund, replacement, or repair for consumers is explicitly stated in the recall notice.
6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099541
– Case Number: OR/00088/26
– Notifying Country: Croatia
– Brand: UNI WORK
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the point of purchase for further information.
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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