3M™ Peltor™ X-series P5 Over the Ear Earmuffs (helmet attached) — injuries risk

Hazard

Recent testing found a decrease in earmuff headband force over time when the earmuffs are used in combination with certain helmets. This decrease in force could lead to the earmuffs offering less protection. 3M™ Peltor™ X-series P5 Over the Ear Earmuffs are not compatible with the following helmets: Product Helmet type Batch Numbers 3M™ SecureFit™ Safety Helmet X5000 Vented, Reflective X5001V-CE, X5002V-CE, X5003V-CE, X5004V-CE, X5005V-CE X5007V-CE, X5012V-CE, X5014V-CE 3M™ SecureFit™ Safety Helmet X5000 Vented 3X5001VE-CE, X5002VE-CE, X5003VE-CE, X5004VE-CE, X5005VE-CE X5007VE-CE, X5012VE-CE ,X5014VE-CE 3M™ SecureFit™ Safety Helmet X5500 Non-vented X5501NVE-CE, X5502NVE-CE, X5503NVE-CE, X5504NVE-CE X5505NVE-CE, X5507NVE-CE, X5512NVE-CE, X5514NVE-CE 3M™ SecureFit™ Safety Helmet X5500 Vented X5501V-CE, X5502V-CE, X5503V-CE, X5504V-CE, X5505V-CE X5507V-CE, X5512V-CE, X5514V-CE AUBOUEIX - IRIS Full Helmet, KARA (Seybol) All models Centurion Concept (E fitting), Concept (H fitting) All models Delta Plus Zircon All models Grolls Balance AC All models MSA VGard 500 All models Protector/Scott Style 300/Style 600 All models Shuberth EuroGuard All models In EN352-3 standard testing, the 3M™ PELTOR™ X Series P5E Hard Hat attached earmuffs continues to meet requirements. There have been no reports of injuries, accidents, or complaints associated with this issue.

Remedy

Recall of the product from end users. Product advisory notice sent to distributors with instructions. 3M is updating the compatibility information related to 3M™ PELTOR™ P5E earmuffs and approved head protection products. Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks. The helmets that are not compatible have been removed from the approved carrier list.

Product recall

Measures taken

• Recall of product from end users

Product description

3M Peltor X-series P5 are over the head earmuffs which are attached to safety helmets