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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2021-10-27

5.11 Recalls Tactec Plate Carriers Due to Injury Hazard

Is my product affected?

56100 Tactec™ Plate Carriers

  • Brand 5.11 Inc., of Manteca, Calif.

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

What happened

5.11 is recalling the Tactec Plate Carrier (style number 56100) because the cable in the quick release system can separate from the handle, which prevents the carrier from being removed quickly in an emergency and poses an injury hazard. The recall affects only carriers with specific purchase order numbers: US.PO-00022756, US.PO-00024380, US.PO-00023827, US.PO-00024621, US.PO-00024126, and US.PO-00024125. These plate carriers are used by consumers, law enforcement, and first responders in combination with ballistic plates, and can also be used for outdoor fitness and weight training.

According to the recall, consumers who own an affected plate carrier should immediately stop using it and contact 5.11 for a free replacement of the cable system.

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

Hazard

The cable in the quick release system of the plate carrier can separate from the handle preventing swift removal of the carrier in an emergency situation, posing an injury hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plate carriers and contact 5.11 for a free replacement of the cable system.

Details from the source

The recall involves the 5.11 Tactec Plate Carrier, style number 56100. "5.11" is molded onto a rubber label on the front of the carriers at the bottom left. The style number is printed on a tag in the inside seam of the front pocket. The plate carriers are used by consumers, law enforcement professionals and first responders in combination with ballistic plates. The plate carriers can also be used for outdoor fitness and weight training and can hold weighted non-ballistic plates. Only carriers with the following PO numbers are included in the recall: US.PO-00022756 US.PO-00024380 US.PO-00023827 US.PO-00024621 US.PO-00024126 US.PO-00024125 The PO and style numbers are printed on a tag in the inside seam of the front pocket of the carriers.

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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