3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 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 regarding 3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs. The recall was initiated by 3M Company, of Saint Paul, Minnesota. The affected product was manufactured in Poland. The recall involves approximately 40,000 units in the United States and an additional 6,700 units sold in Canada. The recall notice states that the earmuffs can develop cracks in the colored portion of the plastic cups, posing a risk of overexposure to loud noise and sound. 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 identification includes “3M PELTOR” 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. The recalled products were sold by industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023 for between $16 and $26.

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 condition poses a risk of overexposure to loud noise and sound. The recall notice does not specify any other hazards. No injuries have been reported as a result of this defect.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earmuffs. After ceasing use, consumers should contact 3M to receive free replacement earmuffs, including free shipping. The recall notice does not specify any other interim actions or precautions.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by 3M is a free replacement of the recalled earmuffs. This includes free shipping of the replacement product. The recall notice does not offer a refund or any other remedy option. The remedy option listed in the source data is “Replace.”

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact 3M through the following methods:
– 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 and click on “Peltor X4 Earmuffs Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Additional Information
The recall notice includes a reference to a parallel recall in Canada, which can be found at the Health Canada recall website. The source data does not provide any further details regarding the Canadian recall beyond the URL. The recall notice does not specify any serial numbers, UPC codes, or specific model numbers for the affected products. The date of manufacture is the primary identifier for determining whether a specific unit is included in the recall.

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