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

3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs

Date of Recall

2024-04-25

CPSC Release Number

24-205

Manufactured In

Poland

Units

About 40,000 (In addition, about 6,700 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer

3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota

Sold By

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

Problem/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/Incidents

None reported

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.

Remedy

Replace

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