3M™ PELTOR™ X4 Series Earmuffs recalled due to potential injury hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and return them for a free replacement.
Affected products
This recall involves 3M™ PELTOR™ X4 Series Earmuffs over-ear earmuffs designed for noise-reduction in industrial and occupational applications. The products come in multiple variations of over-the-head, behind-the-head, hard hat attached or full brim hard hat attached, and are either orange or green in colour.
Only earmuffs manufactured from March 2020 through September 2022 are included in this recall. The products have "3M Peltor", "Made in Poland", the cup model ID and the manufacture date printed on the outside of the earmuff.
Cup Model ID |
Colour |
Description |
Material ID |
|---|---|---|---|
X4A |
Green |
Over-the-head |
7000104073 |
X4A |
Orange |
Over-the head |
7100097446 |
X4B |
Green |
Behind-the-head |
7100123161 |
X4P3 |
Green |
Hard Hat Attached |
7000104078 |
X4P5 |
Green |
Hard Hat Attached |
7100097429 |
X4P51 |
Green |
Full Brim Hard Hat |
7100135827 |
Issue
The recalled noise reducing earmuffs can develop cracks in the coloured portion of the plastic cups, posing a risk of overexposure to loud noise and sound.
As of March 12, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or United States.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free shipping.
For more information, consumers can contact 3M Technical Services Team by telephone toll-free at 1-800-267-4414 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT Monday to Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Friday, by email or visit the company’s website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and 3M Company.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 6,700 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 40,000 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were manufactured from March 2020 to September 2022.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Canada
Details
Manufacturer
3M Personal Safety Division,
3M Canada Company
London
Ontario
CANADA
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