The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23E033000·Announced 2023-04-17

3M Recalls Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape for Insufficient Reflectivity

3M is recalling specific lots of Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape that may not be adequately reflective at certain angles, potentially reducing vehicle visibility.

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 safety-critical component (conspicuity tape) where reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

3M Transportation Safety Division is recalling certain Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape, Series 913-72 retroreflective sheeting, with part number 913-72 (red) and lot number DG23732. The recall involves 244 units of equipment.

The recalled conspicuity tape may not be adequately reflective at certain angles. This defect causes the equipment to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Conspicuity tape that is not adequately reflective can reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners were notified on February 28, 2023. 3M will work with distributors to replace the reflective sheeting free of charge. Owners may contact 3M customer service at 1-651-461-2637 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
3M Transportation Safety Division
Category
Vehicle — Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
244

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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