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.
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.
Name of Product: 3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs
Recall Date: April 25, 2024
Recall Number: 24-205
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.
Sold At: Industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023 for between $16 and $26.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free shipping.
Units: About 40,000 (In addition, about 6,700 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
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.
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