CPSC2004-06-09
CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters
First Samco, Inc., through its Fobus USA Holster Division, of Southampton, Pa.
Hazard
A plastic or leather strap on the gun holster can catch the trigger of the gun when inserted into the holster, causing the gun to unintentionally discharge, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the gun holsters immediately and bring the recalled gun holsters to an authorized Fobus USA distributor for a free replacement gun holster or contact First Samco, Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a replacement item. Consumers also may send their recalled gun holsters to Fobus USA, 1300 B-3 Industrial Highway, Southampton, PA 18966. First Samco, Inc. will reimburse consumers for return shipping.
Sold at
Gun accessory retailers and distributors nationwide, as well as on-line at www.fobusholster.com, between March 2002 and March 2003, for about $40 to $45.
Affected count
About 3,200
Injuries reported
There have been eight reports of the Glock handgun unintentionally discharging when being inserted into the gun holster, and one report of a user injuring his finger when a Glock handgun unintentionally discharged, while being inserted into the gun holster.
Manufactured in
Israel
Products
Fobus GLT gun holsters
Consumer contact
Call First Samco, Inc. toll-free at (866) 611-9576 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Fobus USA's website at www.fobusholster.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-First-Samco-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Gun-Holsters-Don't want to check this manually?
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