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🧸 Product IE July 24, 2026

TheCarMats.ie — MG S5 Rubber floor car mats

Black car mats made of rubber.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
TheCarMats.ie — MG S5 Rubber floor car mats
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Other - Car Mat
Hazard
The driver-side floor mat may come into contact with the accelerator pedal while driving, causing the vehicle to maintain its speed. This could prevent the driver from properly controlling the vehicle’s speed, increasing the risk of a collision and injuries.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Other: Permanent design change
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in IE.
📈 Timeline
3 days active so far
July 25, 2026 July 27, 2026
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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Other - Car Mat · Hazard: The driver-side floor mat may come into contact with the accelerator pedal while driving, causing the vehicle to maintain its speed. This could prevent the driver from properly controlling the vehicle’s speed, increasing the risk of a collision and injuries. · Origin: Unknown

First published
July 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
14 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099495

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
TheCarMats.ie — MG S5 Rubber floor car mats. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Other - Car Mat · Hazard: The driver-side floor mat may come into contact with the accelerator pedal while driving, causing the vehicle to maintain its speed. This could prevent the driver from properly controlling the vehicle...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 24, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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