The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18146·Announced 2018-04-24

Honeywell Recalls Fibre-Metal E2 and North Peak A79 Hard Hats

Honeywell is recalling specific Fibre-Metal E2 and North Peak A79 hard hats because they may fail to protect users from impact, posing a risk of head injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (head injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Honeywell is recalling approximately 82,500 type 1 Fibre-Metal E2 and North Peak A79 hard hats sold in the United States. Additionally, about 65,550 units were sold in Canada. The recalled hard hats were manufactured by North Safety de Mexicali, S. de R.L. de C.V., of Mexico, and imported by Honeywell Safety Products USA Inc. of Smithfield, R.I.

The recall involves hard hats that can fail to protect users from impact, posing a risk of head injury. The CPSC has not reported any injuries associated with this recall. The Fibre-Metal E2 hard hats have manufacture dates of April 2016, May 2016, December 2017, or January 2018. The North Peak A79 hard hats were manufactured from April 2016 through January 2018, and only those with mold identification number 4 are included. Identification details, including the mold number and manufacture date, are located on the underside of the hat's brim.

These hard hats were sold in various colors through industrial protective equipment distributors nationwide, their e-commerce portals, and online at Amazon.com and other websites from April 2016 through January 2018. The selling price ranged between $7 and $21. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hard hats and contact Honeywell toll-free at 888-212-6903 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.honeywellsafety.com to receive a product credit or voucher equal to the purchase price.

The recalled product

Product
Fibre-Metal E2 and North Peak A79 hard hats
Manufacturer
North Safety de Mexicali, S. de R.L. de C.V., of Mexico
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Protective Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
82,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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