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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2004-06-09

CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters

Is my product affected?

Fobus GLT gun holsters

  • Brand First Samco, Inc., through its Fobus USA Holster Division, of Southampton, Pa.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

First Samco Inc. and the CPSC are recalling certain Fobus GLT gun holsters designed for Series 17 and Series 19 Glock handguns with laser-sight lights. The recalled holsters have either a plastic or leather retention strap that is less than one inch wide and can catch the trigger when the gun is inserted, causing the gun to unintentionally discharge and potentially injure the user. The recalled holsters are marked with "GL 2*EMZ" engraved on top and "FOBUS" and "MADE IN ISRAEL" printed on the back.

Consumers who have these recalled holsters should stop using them immediately. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should bring the holsters to an authorized Fobus USA distributor for a free replacement, contact First Samco, Inc. for return instructions, or mail the holster directly to Fobus USA at 1300 B-3 Industrial Highway, Southampton, PA 18966. First Samco, Inc. will reimburse consumers for return shipping costs.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

The gun holsters are designed to hold a Series 17 and Series 19 Glock handgun fitted with a laser-sight light. "GL 2*EMZ" is engraved in the top of the gun holster and "FOBUS" and "MADE IN ISRAEL" is printed on the back of the gun holster. This recall involves two early versions of the Fobus GLT gun holsters, one with a plastic retention strap less than one inch wide and one with a leather retention strap less than one inch wide. The new design includes a strap that is more than one inch wide, with a plastic tip too wide to be caught inside the trigger guard.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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