Stop Use and Recall: 3M Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs (Manufactured 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 information linked 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.
Recall Information/Downloads:
EXTERNAL ltr-stop-use-recall-peltor-x4-series-earmuffs-anz-en V2
EXTERNAL Product-Safety Recall Ad New Zealand_3M X4 Recall_26022024
EXTERNAL End Customer of 3M authorised distributor_supplier Stock on Hand Form NZ ND
Affected Models: New Zealand
Instructions for End Users:
Step 1: Determine if your earmuff model ID is affected, locate the Model ID printed on the outside of the cup (see Figure 2). Compare the Model ID on the cup to the table above. If the Model ID matches any in the table, continue to Step 2. If they do not match any in the table continue to use your product, they are not affected.
Step 2: Locate the manufacturing (mfg) date (MM/YYYY) printed on the outside of the cup (see Figure 2). If the earmuff manufacture date is on or between 03/2020 and 09/2022, continue to Step 3.
Step 3: Contact your local 3M distributor to coordinate the return of your affected product(s) for replacement product (if available), alternative product or credit.
Contact your local branch:
If this does not affect you, please ignore this notice.
If this does affect you, please contact your Amare Safety branch to organise credits/exchanges.
