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Vented hard hats

CPSC Recall #16-201 — June 23, 2016

Recall #16-201 Date: June 23, 2016 Remedy: Replace

Product

Vented hard hats

Description

"Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection."

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.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

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.

Units Affected

About 7,500

Sold At

"Online at Alliedelec.com, Amazon.com and HomeDepot.com from January 2008 through April 2016 for about $15."

Importer

3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.

Manufactured In

U.S.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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