According to a press release issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these Polish-made earmuffs don't muffle noise.
Some 40,000 units recalled.
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3M Recalls Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs Due to Risk of Overexposure to Loud Noise and Sound
Name of Product:
3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs
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.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
April 25, 2024
Units:
About 40,000 (In addition, about 6,700 were sold in Canada)
Consumer 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.
Recall Details
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:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs and contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free shipping.
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
Sold At:
Industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023 for between $16 and $26.
Manufacturer(s):
3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Manufactured In:
Poland
Recall number:
24-205
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Now how disquieting is that?
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