3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII Headset Recall
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3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII Headsets may emit loud feedback noise up to 106 dBA, posing risk of permanent tinnitus. Certain models manufactured between November 2025 and February 2026 are affected.
What this ACCC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by ACCC on June 2, 2026 and geographically references Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The headsets may emit a very loud feedback noise (measured up to 106 dBA) through the headset speakers.
Which Products Are Affected
3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII Headset. Model numbers:
- 7100322593 MT14H418A-02 GREEN
- 7100321396 MT14H418A-02 GRAY
- 7100322310 MT14H418A-35 GREEN
- 7100321460 MT14H418A-38 GREY
- 7100321461 MT14H418A-38 GREEN
- 7100320872 MT14H418A-86 GREEN
Units with manufacture dates (YYYY/DD) from 2025/11 to 2026/02 may be affected. The manufacture date is located on the outside of the cup or the box label.
What You Should Do
Stop using affected headsets immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased the product from to arrange for a credit or refund and instructions on product return. Contact 3M Australia Pty Limited at 136 136 or visit https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/company-au/help-centre/.
Why This Matters
Risk of serious injury from permanent tinnitus from the loud feedback noise.
Source
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/3m%E2%84%A2-peltor%E2%84%A2-comtac%E2%84%A2-viii-headset (ACCC Product Safety Recall)
Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗
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