3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced June 23, 2016 CPSC #16201

Quick answer

3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #16201, announced on June 23, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 3M vented hard hats sold under the 3M™, 3M™ Tekk Protection™ and AOSafety™ brands. The hard hats are white, have eight, ¾-inch long ventilation slits along each side at the hat's crown and have a ratchet adjustment for fit. "3M" or "AOSafety" is molded into the white plastic on the top of the brim. "XLR8 VENTED" is molded onto the bottom of the brim. "ANSI Z89.1" is printed on a sticker inside the hard hats. This recall only involves the 3M hard hats sold online. The remedy is consumers who purchased the hard hats online for protection against electrical shock should immediately stop using them and contact 3m for a free replacement hard hat.. Affected brand: 3M Company.

Hazard

This recall involves 3M vented hard hats sold under the 3M™, 3M™ Tekk Protection™ and AOSafety™ brands. The hard hats are white, have eight, ¾-inch long ventilation slits along each side at the hat's crown and have a ratchet adjustment for fit. "3M" or "AOSafety" is molded into the white plastic on the top of the brim. "XLR8 VENTED" is molded onto the bottom of the brim. "ANSI Z89.1" is printed on a sticker inside the hard hats. This recall only involves the 3M hard hats sold online.

Affected products

Vented hard hats

Recalled brands

3M Company

Remedy

Consumers who purchased the hard hats online for protection against electrical shock should immediately stop using them and contact 3M for a free replacement hard hat.

Recall date

June 23, 2016

Categories

Personal Protection

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16201?

CPSC recall #16201 covers 3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 23, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 3M vented hard hats sold under the 3M™, 3M™ Tekk Protection™ and AOSafety™ brands. The hard hats are white, have eight, ¾-inch long ventilation slits along each side at the hat's crown and have a ratchet adjustment for fit. "3M" or "AOSafety" is molded into the white plastic on the top of the brim. "XLR8 VENTED" is molded onto the bottom of the brim. "ANSI Z89.1" is printed on a sticker inside the hard hats. This recall only involves the 3M hard hats sold online.

What is the remedy for recall #16201?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16201 is consumers who purchased the hard hats online for protection against electrical shock should immediately stop using them and contact 3m for a free replacement hard hat.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell 3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/3M-Recalls-Hard-Hats. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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