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

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on AmazonApr 25, 2024
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A Over-the-Head Earmuffs
Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A Over-the-Head Earmuffs
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

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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.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product 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.

Sold on

Industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023 for between $16 and $26.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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