Vented hard hats
Published June 23, 2016
Summary
CPSC records recall 16201, published June 23, 2016. Reported units: About 7,500.
What's the hazard
Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Vented hard hats recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 16201 on June 23, 2016. Reported hazard: Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.