These design flaws resulted in significant hearing damage suffered by service members who used them for hearing protection. Further testing phases of the product highlighted an additional defect that the buds themselves were too short and would become loose in the ear. 3M (then Aearo Technologies), stated that the earplugs met the designated noise reduction rating of 22NRR, which would protect soldiers from hearing damage when they only met an approximate NRR of 10.9. Military and falsified certification of Version 2 of 3M Combat Arms Earplugs. However, it was discovered that the earplugs had a design defect that 3M and Aearo Technologies knew about since initial, pre-release testing in 2000, but didn’t disclose this to the U.S. One side was designed to provide noise cancellation in cases as loud as gunfire or explosions, and the other end allowed for more partial cancellation, to enable partial hearing in some instances, such as conversation happening during a loud din. The dual-sided, cone-shaped earplugs were designed to be used on two different ends, each providing a different level of protection. American-led interventions in: Libya, Iraq (2014 – 2017), Syria, the Yemeni Civil War,.Operation Ocean Shield in the Indian Ocean.
War in North-West Pakistan, as part of the War on Terror.Suffer from Tinnitus, full, or partial hearing loss, and your diagnosis occurred as a result of your use of the earplugs during service. military-issued Version 2 of 3M Combat Arms Earplugs during your service Served in the military in the timeframe between 2003-2015 You qualify to file a lawsuit against 3M if you: veteran having served between 2003-2015, you may qualify to file a claim against 3M, formerly Aearo Technologies. It was discovered that the earplugs were too short for proper insertion into the ear and would loosen in the ear canal, which resulted in the damage. However, due to design flaws, the earbuds were eventually found to be defective, which was made public by a whistleblower after a majority of service members returned home suffering from hearing damage and loss. Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force veterans wore these earplugs to protect against hearing damage often caused by common loud noises experienced during military activity. There is never a fee unless we recover for you.In military conflicts starting in 2001 for over ten years, all branches of the United States military exclusively used Version 2 of 3M Combat Arms Ear Plugs. You may be entitled to significant monetary compensation.
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If you or a loved one was supplied 3M earplugs while in the military and have been diagnosed with hearing loss or tinnitus, contact our Consumer Protection attorneys today for a free consultation. Military personnel who were diagnosed with these problems after using the defective earplugs may file lawsuits against the manufacturer alleging that 3M knowingly supplied the defective earplugs to servicemembers leaving them vulnerable to hearing damage, hearing loss and tinnitus.įiling a claim against 3M could help you recover compensation for: Our attorneys are investigating claims related to the 3M Combat Arms earplugs and the subsequent hearing loss and tinnitus reported by servicemembers.
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