Mattress Protector
Mattress Protector Recall Summary A Teflon mattress protector sold in Ireland is being recalled because it contains dangerously high levels of PFHxA, a chemical that builds up in the body and environment over time and poses health risks. The product violates EU chemical safety regulations. This is a serious recall affecting mattress protectors distributed in Ireland.
- Product
- Teflon mattress protector. Mattress Protector
- Reason
- The product has an excessive concentration of perfluorohexanoic acid-related compounds (PFHxA) (measured values up to >100 mg/kg). PFHxA-related compounds are highly persistent substances that are difficult to remove from the environment and can accumulate over time, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-08-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- IE
- Distribution
- Ireland
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e3d97a45-46e0-464c-952f-33f5c267a5a0