Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 24, 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 – EU Safety Gate Database
Record ID: OR/00088/26
Date of Entry: Based on measure effective 23/03/2026
Notifying Country: Croatia
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1. Recall Summary
A recall has been issued for specific safety shoes sold under the brand UNI WORK. The recall was initiated by authorities in Croatia following a determination that the product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation or the relevant European standard. The product has been banned from further marketing within the European Union. The recall is classified under the category of protective equipment and involves a risk of electric shock due to excessive electrical resistance.
2. Affected Products
– Product Type: Safety shoes
– Brand: UNI WORK
– Model Name: GOLD/75 S3S FO SR CI-SHADY PELLE COL NERO
– Barcode: 8052107927195
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Italy
– Notifying Country: Croatia
The affected product is a pair of safety shoes described in the source data as “Safety shoes.” No specific date ranges or production codes for affected units were provided in the recall notice.
3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following specific hazard:
– Risk Type: Electric shock
– Nature of the Danger: The electrical resistance of the shoes was measured at 7.4 x 10⁹ Ω (ohms). This value is too high according to the applicable safety requirements.
– Consequence of the Hazard: The excessive electrical resistance could cause static charge to accumulate on the user’s body. This static charge could potentially damage nearby electronic components. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation or with the European standard EN 20345.
No other hazards, injuries, or incidents were reported in the source data.
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the following measure has been ordered by the relevant authority in Croatia:
– Measure: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
– Effective Date: 23/03/2026.
The source data does not provide specific instructions for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as instructions to stop using the product, return it to the point of sale, or contact the manufacturer. The primary action recorded is a ban on further sales by the distributor.
5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the authority is a ban on the marketing of the product. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Distributor. The source data does not specify a remedy for consumers who already own the product, such as a refund, replacement, or repair. No recall code or company recall program was specified in the source data.
6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country Authority: Croatia (specific agency not named in the source data)
– EU Safety Gate Reference Number: OR/00088/26
– EU Safety Gate Alert Link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099541
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
Consumers seeking further information are advised to contact the retailer where the product was purchased or the national consumer safety authority in their country of residence.
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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