CPSC2005-05-17
CPSC, Michaels of Oregon Announce Recall of Handgun Holsters
Michaels of Oregon, of Oregon City, Ore.
Hazard
The holster's retention strap can move out of position and could cause a handgun to unexpectedly discharge while being reholstered, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers who have purchased a Kydex Holster with a Thumb break for a Glock Handgun should stop using it immediately and contact Michaels of Oregon for a replacement retention strap free of charge.
Sold at
Uncle Mike's and Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement catalogs and at sporting goods stores and gun supply stores nationwide, from January 2002 through October 2002, for between $25 and $50.
Affected count
About 8,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of unexpected discharges. In one incident, a law enforcement officer was shot in the leg while reholstering his firearm.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Kydex Belt Holsters for Glock model handguns
Consumer contact
Call Michaels of Oregon at (800) 471-4999 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.michaelsoforegon.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Michaels-of-Oregon-Announce-Recall-of-Handgun-Holsters-Don't want to check this manually?
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