Watchdog suspends sales as France is forced to recall faulty condoms over manufacturing fears
Production process under scrutiny
The consumer protection watchdog said on Friday it had suspended sales and imports for one year of all condom brands made using the faulty process. The agency found that production of a range of ultra-thin condoms could cause variation in latex thickness and quality.
It warned that those defects could increase users’ risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The agency did not immediately say how many individual condoms were included in Friday’s recall.
Earlier product recalls
Earlier, condoms sold in pharmacies and shops were recalled after laboratory tests found two products could burst or had holes in their material. The action covered 30 product lines.
About 1,000 boxes, holding more than 40,000 condoms, had already been sold. Online platforms agreed to remove listings for the affected products.
My Lubie explains its action
My Lubie CEO Pierre Lagache said the company’s recall involved one batch that initially tested negatively, while later tests on that batch found it conformed. He said the company acted as a precaution despite the manufacturer’s analyses finding no non-compliance.
Lagache said no other product in the range was affected and that the company had received no reports of harm. He said the company would withdraw a medical device from sale whenever there was doubt.
Key points
- France suspended sales and imports for a year of condoms made using the faulty process.
- The watchdog warned of increased risks of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
- An earlier recall covered 30 lines and more than 40,000 condoms already sold.
- My Lubie said its recall involved one batch and reported no known harm.