3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 23, 2026

Recall Information Record: 3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs

1. Recall Summary
On April 25, 2024, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published Recall Number 24205, in cooperation with 3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota. This recall involves approximately 40,000 units of 3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs sold in the United States, and an additional 6,700 units sold in Canada. The recall was issued due to a defect in the plastic cups of the earmuffs that can develop cracks, which may reduce the intended noise reduction capability. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

2. Affected Products
The recalled products are 3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs designed for noise reduction in industrial and occupational applications. The earmuffs are black with green or orange accents. The following configurations are included in the recall:
– Over-the-head
– Behind-the-head
– Hard hat-attached
– Full brim hard hat-attached

The product name “3M PELTOR” is stamped on the outside of the earcups. Only earmuffs manufactured from March 2020 through September 2022 are included. The date of manufacture, in MM/YYYY format, appears on the outside of the earmuff’s earcups. The recalled units were sold by industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023, with a retail price between $16 and $26. The products were manufactured in Poland.

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the recalled noise-reducing earmuffs can develop cracks in the colored portion of the plastic cups. This defect poses a risk of overexposure to loud noise and sound, as the earmuffs may not provide the intended level of hearing protection. The CPSC notice states that no injuries have been reported as of the date of publication.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs. After ceasing use, consumers should contact 3M to arrange for a remedy. The recall notice does not specify any additional steps, such as returning the product to a retailer, beyond contacting the manufacturer.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by 3M is a free replacement of the recalled earmuffs, including free shipping. Consumers will receive new earmuffs after contacting 3M and providing the required information. No refund or repair option is listed in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers can contact 3M through the following channels:
– Phone: 3M Technical Service Team at 800-243-4630. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT on Fridays.
– Online: Visit https://www.3m.com/X4-Peltor-Earmuff-Recall or www.peltor.com. On the Peltor website, click on “Peltor X4 Earmuffs Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Additional Information
The recall notice also references a parallel recall in Canada, with details available at the Health Canada recall website (URL provided in the source data). The CPSC recall number is 24205, and the recall was last published on April 25, 2024.

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