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🧸 Product CZ September 5, 2025

US ARMY Repelent — US Army Repelent

Repellent with permethrin and tetramethrin in the form of an aqueous microemulsion. Product sold online, in particular via armyrepelent.cz.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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US ARMY Repelent — US Army Repelent
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
According to the list of ingredients the product contains Permethrin, which is not authorised to be used in repellents and attractants. Permethrin may cause allergic reactions in case of prolonged contact with treated textiles or objects.
Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Stop of sales
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 326 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a bug spray called US Army Repelent. It has a chemical called permethrin in it. Permethrin is not allowed in bug sprays.

What's happening? The spray has permethrin, which can cause allergic reactions if it touches your skin or clothes for a long time.

Does this affect me? If you have this spray in the Czech Republic, you should stop using it.

What should I do? Stop using the spray and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
US ARMY Repelent
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients the product contains Permethrin, which is not authorised to be used in repellents and attractants. Permethrin may cause allergic reactions in case of prolonged contact with treated textiles or objects. · Origin: United States

First published
September 5, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095777

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
US ARMY Repelent — US Army Repelent. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients the product contains Permethrin, which is not authorised to be used in repellents and attractants. Permethrin may cause allergic reactions in case of prolonged c...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 5, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
▸ 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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