Peltor X4
Damage to hearing Protective equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02004/24 |
| Brand | 3M |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Damage to hearing |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Model Number | 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 |
| Published | 9 August 2024 |
Risk 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. This product does not comply with Personal Protective Equipment Regulation
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Over the ear passive hearing protector. Manufactured from March 2020 until September 2022