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Other/Industrial & Commercial

3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs Recalled for Loud Noise Exposure Risk

Agency Publication Date: April 25, 2024
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Summary

3M is recalling about 40,000 Peltor X4 series earmuffs because the plastic cups can develop cracks. These noise-reducing earmuffs, designed for industrial use, were sold in black with green or orange accents in several styles including over-the-head and hard-hat attached models. While no injuries have been reported, these cracks can compromise the hearing protection provided. Consumers should stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive a free replacement with free shipping.

Risk

The colored plastic portion of the earmuff cups can develop cracks, which allows loud sounds and noise to bypass the protective barrier. This poses a risk of overexposure to loud noise, which can lead to hearing damage or loss.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 3M Peltor X4 series earmuffs manufactured between March 2020 and September 2022, which are black with green or orange accents and have '3M PELTOR' stamped on the outside of the earcups.
  2. Check the outside of the earcups for the manufacture date in MM/YYYY format to see if it falls between 03/2020 and 09/2022.
  3. Style variants included in this recall are over-the-head, behind-the-head, hard hat-attached, and full brim hard hat-attached models.
  4. Immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs.
  5. Contact 3M at 800-243-4630 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday (closing at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays) or online at www.3m.com/X4-Peltor-Earmuff-Recall to receive free replacement earmuffs and free shipping.
  6. For additional information, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

📋Replace

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.

Affected Products

Product: 3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs
Variants: Green accents, Orange accents, Over-the-head, Behind-the-head, Hard hat-attached, Full brim hard hat-attached
Model:
X4A
X4A-OR
X4P5E
X4P5E-OR
X4P3E
X4P
X4P51E
Date Ranges: Manufactured March 2020 through September 2022

The manufacture date is located on the outside of the earcups in MM/YYYY format.

Product Images

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A Over-the-Head Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A Over-the-Head Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A-OR Over-the-Head Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4A-OR Over-the-Head Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P5E Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P5E Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P5E-OR Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P5E-OR Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P3E Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P3E Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P Behind-the-Head Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P Behind-the-Head Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P51E Full Brim Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs

Recalled 3M Peltor X Series X4P51E Full Brim Hard Hat Attached Earmuffs

Manufacture Date Location

Manufacture Date Location

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 24205
Status: Active
Manufacturer: 3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Sold By: Industrial distributors; Amazon.com
Manufactured In: Poland
Units Affected: About 40,000 (In addition, about 6,700 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
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.
Agency Last Updated: April 25, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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