3M Recalls Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs Due to Risk of Overexposure to Loud Noise and Sound
Recall 24205 · Apr 25, 2024 · 3M Company
40,000
units affected
40,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24205
- Date
- Apr 25, 2024
- Company
- 3M Company
- Units affected
- 40,000
- Product
- 3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023 for between $16 and $26.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 3m™ peltor™ x4 series earmuffs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free shipping.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.