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Recalls / 2024-04-25

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

24205 · Recalled 2024-04-25 · CPSC page

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A Over-the-Head Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A Over-the-Head Earmuffs

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series EarmuffsAbout 40,000 (In addition, about 6,700 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer
3M Company
Made in
Poland
Sold at
Industrial distributors nationwide, online at Amazon.com, $26.

Consumer 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.

More images

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A-OR Over-the-Head Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A-OR Over-the-Head Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P5E Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P5E Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P5E-OR Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P5E-OR Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P3E Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P3E Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P Behind-the-Head Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P Behind-the-Head Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P51E Full Brim Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P51E Full Brim Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs
Manufacture Date Location
Manufacture Date Location

Source: CPSC recall 24205. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.