Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 82,500 (in addition, about 65,550 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 18-146 Published April 24, 2018

Fibre-Metal E2 and North Peak A79 hard hats

The hard hats can fail to protect users from impact, posing a risk of head injury. Manufactured by North Safety de Mexicali and sold at Industrial protective equipment distributors nationwide in their stores and through their e-commerce portals and online at www.Amazon.com and other websites from April 2016 – January 2018 for $7 to $21.

Honeywell’s Fibre-Metal E2
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Honeywell’s Fibre-Metal E2

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The hard hats can fail to protect users from impact, posing a risk of head injury.

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Injuries reported
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None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hard hats and contact Honeywell to receive a product credit or voucher equal to the purchase price of the recalled hard hat.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerNorth Safety de Mexicali, S. de R.L. de C.V., of Mexico
UnitsAbout 82,500 (in addition, about 65,550 were sold in Canada)
Made inMexico
Sold atIndustrial protective equipment distributors nationwide in their stores and through their e-commerce portals and online at www.Amazon.com and other websites
Sales periodApril 2016 – January 2018
Price$7 to $21

How to reach the firm

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