EU Safety Gate Alert
Recall Summary Styropan extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation boards (1250mm x 600mm x 20mm) distributed in Malta are being withdrawn from the market because they are more flammable than their safety rating indicates. The boards do not meet EU fire safety standards or European construction product regulations.
- Recalling firm
- Styropan
- Product
- Extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation boards assembled in 7 XPS insulation board units dimensions . 1250mm x 600mm x 20mm. 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 product 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 EN13501-1.
- 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/e43c5af6-3e0c-4c22-989d-94065eb92393