3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs recall: Overexposure to Loud Noise and Sound
3M Recalls Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs Due to Risk of Overexposure to Loud Noise and Sound
Why was 3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free shipping. Contact: 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs
- Company
- 3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Quantity
- About 40,000 (In addition, about 6,700 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023 for between $16 and $26.
- Recall date
- April 25, 2024
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
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.