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France recalls about seven million condoms over manufacturing defects
French authorities have ordered a Europe-wide recall of about seven million condoms after finding manufacturing defects in products made by a Malaysian company.
The action covers 15 types of ultrathin condoms sold under several brands, including My Lubie, Einhorn, Amor and Primeros.
The defects can cause the condoms' latex layer to vary in thickness and quality, making them more likely to tear or develop holes.
That could increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy for people who use them.
Eight users have reported tears in condoms linked to batches that authorities found unsafe.
Authorities recommend testing for sexually transmitted infections for anyone who recently used affected products, and a pregnancy test if a period is late.
France has ordered sales and imports of the affected types to stop for one year, with the measure open to extension; the exact products are listed by French authorities.
French authorities have suspended the sale and import of 15 condom products across Europe because of manufacturing defects.
About seven million ultrathin condoms made by a Malaysian manufacturer are affected.
The defects may cause the condoms to split or develop holes, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy.
Eight users have reported condom breakages linked to batches found to be non-compliant and dangerous.
Authorities advise people who used the affected products to seek testing for sexually transmitted infections and, if their period is late, take a pregnancy test.
- Who
- French consumer-protection authorities announced the action. The products were made by a Malaysian manufacturer.
- What
- Authorities suspended imports and sales of 15 condom products and ordered a recall of products already sold in France.
- When
- Friday, 30 October 2026.
- Where
- The action covers the European market; about seven million condoms for the European Union are affected.
- Why
- Manufacturing defects caused variations in the thickness and quality of the latex, which may lead to breakage or holes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
France carried out a first wave of recalls involving two types of condoms sold online and in shops.
Investigations led authorities to a Malaysian manufacturer whose ultrathin condom products had manufacturing defects.
French authorities announced the suspension of sales and imports of 15 products across Europe and the recall of products already sold in France.
- Affected products
- 15 condom products
- Estimated quantity
- About 7 million condoms for the European Union
- Brands named
- My Lubie, Einhorn, Adloran, R&S Consumer Goods, Amor, Primeros and You Me
- Reported breakages
- Eight users
- Sales and import suspension
- One year, with the option to extend if needed
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What people are saying
Since the first recalls, eight users have reported condom breakages linked to batches analysed as non-compliant and dangerous.