EU Safety Gate Alert
Extruded polystyrene insulation boards (1250 mm x 600 mm x 20 mm) made by Marisan & Kolev AD and distributed in Malta are being recalled because they are more flammable than their Class E fire rating indicates and spread fire faster than expected. The product does not meet EU construction and fire safety standards. Distributors have been ordered to remove the product from the market as of March 4, 2026.
- Recalling firm
- Marisan & Kolev AD
- Product
- Extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation boards. Dimensions 1250 mm x 600 mm x 20 mm. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 04/03/2026
- Reason
- The insulation material is easily flammable and contributes to the spread of fire to a greater extent than what would be expected for a Class E reaction to fire rating. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation nor with the European standard EN 13501-1.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-04-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- MT
- Distribution
- Malta
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3dfa75d5-5b47-470b-8b53-2a1797ed3d2b