2023.11.16 Recall: 3M Peltor X-series P5 Over the Ear Earmuffs (helmet attached)
16 November 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
3M Peltor X-series P5 Over the Ear Earmuffs (helmet attached)
Type
Personal Protective Equipment - Over the ear earmuff (helmet attached)
Product identifiers
X1P5E, X2P5E, X3P5E, X4P5E, X5P5E
Country of origin
Poland
Product description
3M Peltor X-series P5 are over the head earmuffs, which are attached to safety helmets
Hazard
Recent testing found a decrease in earmuff headband force over time when the earmuffs are used in combination with certain helmets. This decrease in force could lead to the earmuffs offering less protection.
3M Peltor X-series P5 Over the Ear Earmuffs are not compatible with the following helmets:
|
Product |
Helmet type |
Batch Numbers |
|
3M SecureFit Safety Helmet X5000 |
Vented, Reflective |
X5001V-CE, X5002V-CE, X5003V-CE, X5004V-CE, X5005V-CE X5007V-CE, X5012V-CE, X5014V-CE |
|
3M SecureFit Safety Helmet X5000 |
Vented |
3X5001VE-CE, X5002VE-CE, X5003VE-CE, X5004VE-CE, X5005VE-CE X5007VE-CE, X5012VE-CE ,X5014VE-CE |
|
3M SecureFit Safety Helmet X5500 |
Non-vented |
X5501NVE-CE, X5502NVE-CE, X5503NVE-CE, X5504NVE-CE X5505NVE-CE, X5507NVE-CE, X5512NVE-CE, X5514NVE-CE |
|
3M SecureFit Safety Helmet X5500 |
Vented |
X5501V-CE, X5502V-CE, X5503V-CE, X5504V-CE, X5505V-CE X5507V-CE, X5512V-CE, X5514V-CE |
|
Auboueix - Iris |
Full helmet, Kara (Seybol) |
All models |
|
Centurion |
Concept (E fitting), Concept (H fitting) |
All models |
|
Delta Plus |
Zircon |
All models |
|
Grolls |
Balance AC |
All models |
|
MSA |
VGard 500 |
All models
|
|
Protector / Scott |
Style 300 / Style 600 |
All models |
|
Shuberth |
EuroGuard |
All models |
In EN352-3 standard testing, the 3M Peltor X Series P5E Hard Hat attached earmuffs continues to meet requirements.
There have been no reports of injuries, accidents, or complaints associated with this issue.
Corrective action
Recall of the product from end users. Product advisory notice sent to distributors with instructions.
3M is updating the compatibility information related to 3M Peltor P5E earmuffs and approved head protection products. Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks. The helmets that are not compatible have been removed from the approved carrier list.
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