3M Recalls Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs Due to Risk of Overexposure to Loud Noise and Sound
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-04-25). About 40,000 units in the US and 6,700 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24205 |
| Published | 2024-04-25 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-25 |
| Products | 3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs |
| Firm named in the title | 3M |
| Firms | 3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Poland |
| Units (US) | 40,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 6,700 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023 for between $16 and $26. |
Description
This recall involves 3M's Peltor X4 series earmuffs designed for noise reduction in industrial and occupational applications. The recalled earmuffs are black with green or orange accents and are over-the-head, behind-the-head, hard hat-attached, or full brim hard hat-attached. 3M PELTOR is stamped on the outside of the earcups. Only earmuffs manufactured from March 2020 through September 2022 are included in this recall. The date of manufacture in MM/YYYY format appears on the outside of the earmuff's earcups.
Hazard
The recalled noise-reducing earmuffs can develop cracks in the colored portion of the plastic cups, posing a risk of overexposure to loud noise and sound.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free shipping.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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