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3M Peltor X4 Earmuffs — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2024-08-09

Hazard: Damage to hearing

3M Peltor X4 Earmuffs may cause hearing damage

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-08-09
Model identifiers	A-OR EU 10/CS, P3E EU Earmuff Helmet mnted att Peltor, P5E EU 10/CS, P5E-OR EU 10/CS, X4A EU Earmuff headband 3M Peltor, X4B-EU earmuff backband 3M Peltor 10/cs
Category	Protective equipment
Hazard	Damage to hearing
Hazard description	The cups of the earmuffs develop cracks, which may affect the sealing between the earmuffs and the area around the ear, reducing the noise attenuation level. The user is exposed to significant harmful noise levels, causing damage to hearing.
Non-compliance	Personal Protective Equipment Regulation
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/02004/24
Official notice	View source ↗

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Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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