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3M Recalls Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs Due to Risk of Overexposure to Loud Noise and Sound

Recalled April 25, 2024 · CPSC recall 24205 · 3M

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A Over-the-Head EarmuffsRecalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A-OR Over-the-Head EarmuffsRecalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P5E Hard Hat Attached EarmuffsRecalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P5E-OR Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs
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
Replace
Units
About 40,000 (In addition, about 6,700 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
None reported

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free shipping.

Contact

3M Technical Service Team at 800-243-4630 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT on Fridays, online at https://www.3m.com/X4-Peltor-Earmuff-Recall or www.peltor.com and click on "Peltor X4 Earmuffs Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product
3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs
Manufacturer(s)
3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Retailers
Industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023 for between $16 and $26.
Made in
Poland

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →