Recall for 3M PELTOR X4 Series Earmuffs
Safety Update Feb 28th 2024Read below or download 3M's stop use and recall information for the PELTOR X4 Series Earmuffs manufactured between March 2020 - September 2022.
As part of 3M's ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality safety equipment, 3M is issuing a Stop Use and Recall Notice to customers for the 3M™ PELTOR™ X4 Series Earmuffs manufactured between March 2020 through September 2022. 3M has identified that X4 earmuffs manufactured during this time period may develop cracks on the exterior surface of the cups (see Appendix A). All product manufactured in this timeframe must be removed from service even if no cracks are visible on the cups. Please reference the directions below to determine the products that are impacted by this notice and any replacement instructions.
There have been no reports of injuries or accidents associated with this notice.
| Cup Model ID | Color | Material Description | Material ID |
| X4A | GREEN | X4A US PELTOR OVER THE HD EARMUFFS 10/C | 7000104073 |
| X4A | ORANGE | 3M PELTOR X4A- OR US 10/CS | 7100097446 |
| X4B | GREEN | X4B- US EARMUFF BACKBAND 3M PELTOR 10/CS | 7100123161 |
| X4P3 | GREEN | X4P3E US PELTOR CAP ATTACH EARMUFFS 10/C | 7000104078 |
| X4P5 | GREEN | 3M PELTOR X4P5E US 10/CS | 7100097429 |
| X4P5 | ORANGE | 3M PELTOR X4P5E- OR US 10/CS | 7100097526 |
| X4P51 | GREEN | X4P51E- US EARMUFF FULL BRIM 3M PELTOR | 7100135827 |
3M's Instructions for End Users:
Step 1: Determine if your earmuff model is affected, locate
the Model ID printed on the outside of the cup (see Figure 1).
Compare the Model ID on the cup to Table 1 (above). If the
Model ID matches any in the table, continue to Step 2. If they do
not match any in the table, your product is not affected by this
Notice.
Step 2: Locate the manufacturing (mfg) date (MM/YYYY)
printed on the outside of the cup (see Figure 1). If the earmuff
manufacture date is on or between 03/2020 and 09/2022, your
product is affected. Continue to Step 3.
Step 3: To coordinate the return of your affected product(s)
for replacement visit 3m.com/PELTOR-X4-Replace to view
the details and complete the electronic intake form.
Figure 1: Model ID and Mfg Date
Appendix A: Examples of cracking