CPSC recall 16201
Vented hard hats
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-06-23
On 2016-06-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Vented hard hats by 3m, citing hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16201 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-06-23 |
| Published | 2016-06-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | 3m |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Vented hard hats | 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.
Reason
Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/3M-Recalls-Hard-Hats
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