CPSC recall · Reported June 23, 2016
3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard
Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn. recalled This recall involves 3M vented hard hats sold under the 3M™, 3M™ Tekk Protection™ and AOS….
3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn. in June 23, 2016. Reason: Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protectio…. Remedy: Consumers who purchased the hard hats online for protection against electrical shock shou…. Verify recall #16201 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protectio….
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- agency class
- June 23, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16201 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves 3M vented hard hats sold under the 3M™, 3M™ Tekk Protection™ and AOSafety™ brands. The hard hats are white, have eight, ¾-inch long ventilation slits along each side at the hat's crown and have a ratchet adjustment for fit. "3M" or "AOSafety" is molded into the white plastic on the top of the brim. "XLR8 VENTED" is molded onto the bottom of the brim. "ANSI Z89.1" is printed on a sticker inside the hard hats. This recall only involves the 3M hard hats sold online.
Reason for recall
Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who purchased the hard hats online for protection against electrical shock should immediately stop using them and contact 3M for a free replacement hard hat.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16201 |
| Date reported | June 23, 2016 |
| Date initiated | June 23, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 7,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers who purchased the hard hats online for protection against electrical shock should immediately stop using them and conta…
- Check the recall number (16201) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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