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OtherApril 25, 2024CPSC #24205

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

Brand
Product
Other Products
Units affected
40,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

Poland

Where it was sold

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

Photos

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
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