CPSC recall · Reported April 25, 2024
3M Recalls Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs Due to Risk of Overexposure to Loud Noise and Sound
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.
3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota recalled This recall involves 3M's Peltor X4 series earmuffs designed for noise reduction in indus….
3M Recalls Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs Due to Risk of Overexposure to Loud Noise and Sound was recalled by 3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota in April 25, 2024. Reason: The recalled noise-reducing earmuffs can develop cracks in the colored portion of the plastic cups, posing a …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive f…. Verify recall #24205 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota issued this CPSC recall-The recalled noise-reducing earmuffs can develop cracks in the colored portion of the plastic cups, posing a ….
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- April 25, 2024
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24205 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.
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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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free shipping.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 24205 |
| Date reported | April 25, 2024 |
| Date initiated | April 25, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | 3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Affected scope | About 40,000 (In addition, about 6,700 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free…
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- 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
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