Notifications & Advisories

Specific ANSI 3M™ DBI-SALA® ExoFit™ XP Arc Flash Harness Attached 10 in. D-Ring Extension

Specific ANSI and CSA 3M™ DBI-SALA® Delta™ Arc Flash Web Loop Rescue Safety Harness, 3M™ DBI-SALA® ExoFit™ XP Arc Flash Rescue Web Loop Harness

Specific 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ Self Retracting Lifeline with Anchor Hook

3M™ DBI-SALA® Delta™, ExoFit™, ExoFit™ Plus & ExoFit™ XP Cross Over Style Harnesses ANSI & OSHA Versions

3M Fall Protection has identified a limited number of Protecta Harnesses where the harness webbing is not routed through the adjuster. This condition results in the adjuster not being able to be adjusted or does not lock in place after adjustments have been made. The assembly error is believed to affect only a limited number of units and has been corrected.

Certain 3M Company (3M) personal safety products that may be used by firefighters as personal protective equipment may contain small quantities of certain chemicals that meet the definition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in some jurisdictions. Read the advisory (PDF, 94.1 KB) for a discussion of specific products that are the subject of this notice.

3M Hearing Solutions is issuing a “Stop Use” of specific combinations of 3M™ PELTOR™ X Series P5E Hard Hat Attached Electrically Insulated Earmuffs with various 3M™ and non-3M™head protection products

During an internal review, 3M identified an incorrect Spanish-language marking on a limited number of hardhats. These hard hats are ANSI Type I, Class C rated and correctly marked per ANSI Z89.1 requirements. Read the product advisory for detailed information included affected products.

3M Personal Safety Division has identified ComTac V and VI headset labels produced between July 22, 2022 and October 21, 2022 have demonstrated varying levels of durability that could result in a loss of the printed  regulatory and/or serial number traceability information related to the headset. Read the Product Advisory for instructions to determine which headsets may be affected and how to request replacement labels.

New stock numbers and some new packaging dimensions.

Due to limited demand, 3M Personal Safety Division will be discontinuing 3M™ Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator Drop Down 6000DD Series.

As part of our continued effort to optimize the 3M Fall Protection product line, we will be discontinuing the 3M™ Protecta® Cabloc™ Ladder Safety Sleeves AC350A & AC351A. To assist with this transition, we are replacing these items with the current 3M™ DBI-SALA™ Lad-Saf™ X2 & X3 Detachable Cable Sleeves.

3M Fall Protection (formerly Capital Safety) has identified a production issue with its Zorbit Energy Absorbers. This Notice applies only to Zorbit Energy Absorbers with lot codes between 2101506 and 2464624 manufactured between March and August 2015.

3M announced today that it has completed the sale of its gas and flame detection business to Teledyne Technologies Incorporated.

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As part of 3M Fall Protection’s on-going commitment to delivering high quality safety equipment, we are notifying our customers of the following information related to specific DBI-SALA® Delta™ & Exofit XP™ Arc Flash Harnesses.

This is not a recall and the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Self-Rescue Training Descent Systems P/N 3320037 remains safe to use for training purposes. This product advisory applies only to the training model RSQ (#3320037). No other models are affected.

In a continued effort to optimize the 3M™ Protective Eyewear product line and prepare for the launch of a new family of innovative protective eyewear, 3M’s Personal Safety Division will be discontinuing a number of low volume protective eyewear SKU’s.

3M has discontinued sale of the original Lad-Saf™ sleeve, and are voluntarily initiating a full recall of all original Lad-Saf sleeves, which in some cases may be replaced with a completely redesigned next generation Lad-Saf sleeve.

As part of 3M Fall Protection’s on-going commitment to delivering high quality safety equipment, we are notifying our customers of the following information related to the 3M™ DBI-SALA® EZ-Stop™ Shock Absorbing Lanyard portfolio.

Read full advisory notice here. (PDF, 223 KB)

In a particular configuration on Protecta twin-leg shock-absorbing lanyards, the snaphook may disconnect from the D-ring. The recall includes all lanyards manufactured with snaphook # 9502573 between the manufacturing dates set out in this notice.

3M has received a recall notice from PenSafe for a limited number of its 3730 anchorage connector with a manufacturing code 07B. According to PenSafe, these connectors may be subject to embrittlement that may cause the threads of the stem to fracture.

3M is undertaking a voluntary recall of the sleeve (or shuttle) component of the DBI-SALA Sayfglida Horizontal Lifeline System (“Sayfglida System”).

3M Fall Protection (formerly Capital Safety) has identified a limited number of Lad-Saf X2/X3 sleeves with the locking lever not working properly. Immediately conduct an inspection as described in this notification.

3M has determined that DBI-SALA Advanced Davit systems do not fully meet some of the loads specified for certain davit adjustment positions as represented in the “Instruction for Use” (IFU) manual and product labels. A free retrofit corrects the issue.

3M has received a limited number of reports of fractured circlips (the locking screw retaining clips) which can allow the locking screw to unscrew and separate from the carriage body on UniRail™ and RoofSafe™ Rail Systems. A thumbscrew replacement kit is being made available.

The instruction kit explains installation of the Thumbscrew Replacement Kit for UniRail™ and RoofSafe™ Rail System carriages.

Unirail™/RoofSafe™ Carriage – Product Retrofit Instructions For Use (IFU)  (PDF, 253.42 KB)

The DBI-SALA Hoist Line Tension Limiter (model #3601490), connects in line between the suspended worker and the winch line. To eliminate the potential for the unit to be damaged in specific instances, 3M has developed a retrofit kit in the form of an Impact Guard for the Tension Limiter. 

This instruction explains installation of Impact Guard Retrofit Kit 3601501 on the DBI SALA Tension Limiter model 3601490.

Hoist Line Tension Limited Impact Guard Retrofit & Upgrade Instructions For Use (IFU)  (PDF, 824.97 KB)

In the interests of worker safety, 3M Fall Protection (“3M”) hereby notifies the industry that 3M does not permit powered climb assist systems (PCAs) to be used in conjunction with 3M’s Climbing Ladder Fall Arrest Systems.

Read full advisory notice here. (PDF, 76.13 KB)

Download the full list of 3M products that have been discontinued or become obsolete over time.

3M has learned of broken screw heads found in a limited number of Protecta brand Rebel Self Retracting Lifelines (SRLs). The units affected by this notice are the black, extruded aluminum housing versions of the Rebel, manufactured between 1 April 2014 and 30 November 2014.

3M announces an immediate stop use and inspect or return notice for certain versions and lots of the 3M™ Half Facepiece Disposable Respirators 5000 Series – Medium. Read the associated User Advisory Notice in its entirety as there may be actions that require your immediate attention.

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As part of 3M Fall Protection’s on-going commitment to delivering high quality safety equipment, we are notifying our customers of the following information related to the 1110790-96 DeltaTM Arc Flash (AF) Harnesses & ExoFit NEX™ Arc Flash (AF) Harness portfolio.

This Notice concerns the DBI-SALA Lad-Saf™ Flexible Cable Ladder Safety System, also known as a ‘Safety Climb System.’ 3M has received a limited number of reports of 7x19 strand carrier cable slippage from the carrier clamp in the top bracket of these ladder safety systems.

As part of 3M Fall Protection’s on-going commitment to delivering high quality safety equipment, we are notifying our customers of the following information related to the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Delta™ Arc Flash Harness #1110950-6.

The DBI-SALA Fixed Beam Anchor is an anchorage connector for a personal fall arrest system. The service life of the beam hooks identified in this notice may be impaired by stress corrosion cracking when the anchor is exposed to salt-water or other chloride or sulfide-containing environments.

3M has received reports that the plastic chest strap adjuster used in a very limited number of Delta and Exofit harnesses manufactured between November 2012 and April 2013 may break under load. Please inspect and contact us as needed per this notice.

This is a follow-up reminder to notices regarding potential cable corrosion and pay-out settings on the Tension Limiter system (model #5900177).

The supplier of our Rollgliss R250 Descender has found that in very limited circumstances, it may automatically lock in the stopped position. If any user identifies that their R250 Descender does not meet the requirements of the attached inspection notice, they should contact us.

3M is aware of an assembly issue with snaphooks manufactured by a supplier. These snaphooks are widely used The issue concerns missing or improperly installed rivets. Please inspect and take the actions described in this notice as needed.

3M Fall Protection (formerly Capital Safety) has received field reports of broken end-posts (also known as Leap Energy Absorbing Posts, or “LEAP posts”) used in roof-mounted EvolutionTM Horizontal Lifeline Systems. There have been no reports of fall-related injuries associated with this condition.

Effective immediately, the 3M™ Sound Examiner SE-40X-PRINTER will be discontinued due to continued obsoletion / compatibility issues from the supplier.

Due to a change in suppliers and access to one of the raw materials, 3M has decided to discontinue the line of EZ-Ins Reusable Earplugs.

We are discontinuing the 3M™ Speedglas™ Replacement Sweatband, 02-0024-02.

Effective immediately, 3M is discontinuing the 3M™ Omega™ Gas Mask Pouch.

3M will be discontinuing the Peltor™ PowerCom™ 4620 and 4720 Series UHF 2-Way Radio Headsets.

Beginning February 2013, the well-known 3M™ Speedglas™ 9000 Series welding helmet systems will become obsolete to make room for the next generation of welding helmets, the 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 Series.

The 3M™ Web Self Retracting Lanyard 3310 (also known as 3310 Fall Limiter) is obsolete.

Here you will find all discontinued and obsolete product notices between 2005 and 2011, from various product categories.

3M internal inspections have indicated performance issues with the 3M™ PELTOR™ HearPlugs Listen-Only Earpiece.

Please share with your customers ASAP.

Please see the Customer advisory Notice for details.

Stop Use and Product Recall Notice on system and components: click for details.

Product Recall Notice: click for details.

Please be advised that we are experiencing a significant supplier issue with the BE10-BR rubber butyl hood.

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Here you will find all notifications between 2004 and 2011, from various product categories.

3M Fall Protection is issuing a Product Retrofit Notice regarding the 3M™ DBI-SALA Counterweight Systems manufactured before March 1, 2017.

3M Personal Safety Division will cease acting as a distributor for StrongArm® Technologies' ErgoSkeleton™ products effective January 1, 2018. 3M will continue to fulfill orders for the V22 and FLx products through January 1, 2018, or until existing product supply is depleted (whichever occurs first).

3M Fall Protection has determined that the barrel mounts do not fully meet all load claims in all adjustment positions as represented in the “Instruction for Use” (IFU) manual and on product labels. There have been no reported accidents or injuries associated with this issue. This issue only affects the following part/model numbers identified on the product labels of the units: 8512285, 8562285, 8510715, and 8516088.

3M Fall Protection has detected a small quantity of DBI-SALA® 16 Ft. Talon™ Self Retracting Lifelines that are defective due to an assembly error. This notice only applies to the 16 ft version of the Talon; no other versions of the Talon are affected by this condition. There have been no reports of fall-related injuries associated with this condition. However, this assembly error would result in the unit not arresting a fall, which could result in serious injury or death.

3M™ Fall Protection has received reports that the aluminum reinforcement plate used in the seat sling on certain DBI-SALA® ExoFit™, ExoFit XP™ (inc. Arc Flash), and ExoFit NEX™ (inc. Arc Flash) harnesses can become dislodged from the webbing. Only Affects select ExoFit™ harnesses manufactured from June 2017 to the end of May 2018.

3M Fall Protection has received a series of inquiries regarding the use of dorsal D-ring extenders with Leading Edge SRL’s in environments where sharp edges are present. Testing shows that, when dorsal D-ring extenders are used together with Leading Edge SRL’s in a leading/sharp edge application, it is possible for the lanyard, subsystem, or other system components (such as the SRL shockpack/ energy absorber) to come into contact with, and be severed by, an unprotected sharp edge.

3M Fall Protection has identified a manufacturing issue within a limited number of 3M™ DBI-SALA® Self-Rescue devices manufactured prior to December 2018. There have been no reports of injuries or accidents associated with this issue. The fall-arrest performance of the Self Rescue is not affected by this issue but it may impact the self-rescue function of the unit. The manufacturing issue can be visually inspected and is easily identified through a pre-use inspection. Impacted model numbers: 3320030 and 3320031 (Training units not impacted).

3M Fall Protection has learned of the possibility of a manufacturing defect in a dorsal d-ring of ExoFit NEX™ harnesses manufactured between January 2016 and December 2018. Although there have been no reported incidents involving this condition, a dorsal d-ring with this defect will not support the load in a fall arrest event which could result in serious injury or death. Harnesses manufactured only within this date range require immediate inspection for lot number 09P1 stamped into a dorsal d-ring. We believe that only one harness was manufactured with a defective D-ring, but we urge inspection of all potentially affected harnesses out of an abundance of caution in the interests of worker safety.

In the interests of worker safety, 3M Fall Protection (“3M”) hereby alerts the industry to the compatibility concern identified in the ANSI/ASSE Z359.16-2016 standard for Climbing Ladder Fall Arrest Systems (CLFAS).

3M Fall Protection has determined that the 3M™ PROTECTA® Cobra Mobile/Manual Rope Grab AC202D is incorrectly stamped for use with 1/2 to 3/4 inch diameter rope on the exterior body of the unit. This Cobra Rope Grab is certified for use ONLY with 5/8 inch diameter polyester or polypropylene rope. All marketing information and the Instructions for Use (IFU) for this rope grab correctly identify the size of rope to be used as 5/8 inch polyester/polypropylene rope.

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On August 6, 2020, 3M Fall Protection announced an immediate stop use and product recall of all 3M™ DBI-SALA® Self-Rescue Descent Systems (part numbers 3320030, 3320031, and 3320037) manufactured before July 2020.

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3M Personal Safety Division has discovered a potential for feedback noise to occur on 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VI NIB Headsets. Read the Product Advisory for instructions to determine which headsets may be affected and how they can be returned for a software update.