CPSC Recall in 2024: 3M Recalls Peltor X4 Series Earmuffs Due to Risk of Overexposure to Loud Noise and Sound

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 24-205

Date: April 25, 2024

Product Name: 3M™ Peltor™ X4 Series Earmuffs

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 40,000 (In addition, about 6,700 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Industrial distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2023 through June 2023 for between $16 and $26.

Manufactured In:

Poland