Shoes Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 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 notification concerning a pair of brown leather shoes for men. The recall was initiated by the importer in Malta and became effective on 13 April 2026. The product was found to contain multiple hazardous chemical substances in concentrations that exceed regulatory limits. The recall is classified as a serious risk due to the combined chemical hazards. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation or the POP Regulation.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Shoes (brown leather shoes intended for men)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model / Type Number: 230576
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: India
– Notifying Country: Malta
– Case Number: SR/01419/26
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product contains the following hazardous substances at levels that exceed legal limits:
– Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): Measured values up to 6.58% by weight. DEHP is a phthalate that may pose a risk to human health and the environment.
– Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): Measured values up to 2.22% by weight. DIBP is a phthalate that may pose a risk to human health and the environment.
– Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs): Present in excessive amounts. 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: 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): 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 (concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) nor with the POP Regulation (concerning persistent organic pollutants).

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop using it immediately. The recall notice instructs that the product is to be recalled from end users. Consumers should follow the instructions provided by the importer or the retailer regarding the return or disposal of the product. Specific instructions for returning the product are not detailed in the recall notice.

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 official remedy is a recall, meaning the product will be removed from the market and from consumers. Details regarding whether a refund, replacement, or other compensation is offered are 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: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Retailer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Phone or email: Not specified in the recall notice.

Consumers seeking further information should contact the retailer or importer from whom the shoes were purchased, or refer to the official Safety Gate alert for updates.

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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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
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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