ELKA and HAZTEC chemical coveralls recalled in UK over failed flame protection
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The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a recall on 12 November 2026 of ELKA Rainwear Model 03850 and HAZTEC Model 038051HAZ chemical coveralls, limited to listed batch numbers. The manufacturer's monitoring found the claimed flame protection was not met, which the source says presents a burn risk. End users should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer.
What happened
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued a product recall for ELKA Rainwear Chemical Coverall with Helmet Hood, published 12 November 2026. The manufacturer's routine monitoring found the claimed flame-protection performance was not met, presenting a risk of burns. The manufacturer has recalled all affected products and withdrawn them from the market.
Affected products
- Brand ELKA Rainwear, Model 03850, batch numbers PSO30500, PSO31678, PSO31679, PSO32934, PSO33330, PSO33366, PSO34305, PSO34352, PSO34555, PSO35167, PSO35320, PSO35321, PSO36058, PSO36109, PSO36226
- Brand HAZTEC, Model 038051HAZ, batch numbers PSO15240, PSO34409, PSO34816, PSO36351
The risk
Inadequate flame protection. There is risk of burn injury due to inadequate protection. The product does not comply with Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
What to do
End users should stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Stop wearing the coverall today. Model 03850 from ELKA and Model 038051HAZ from HAZTEC do not deliver the flame protection they claim. That is a real burn risk.
- ✓Read the care label or packaging. Find the model number and batch code. Match them against the recall list before you do anything else.
- ✓Contact the manufacturer with your batch number. Ask for a refund or replacement.
- ✓Swap in workwear with verified flame protection before your next job. Ask your employer or supplier for the test certificate that backs up the rating.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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