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

Recalled June 9, 2004 · CPSC recall 04155 · First Samco

Recalled Fobus GLT Gun Holster (early version)Fobus GLT Gun Holster (new version)
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.
Units
About 3,200
Incidents / injuries
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.

Description

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.

What to 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.

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

Product
Fobus GLT gun holsters
Manufacturer(s)
First Samco, Inc., through its Fobus USA Holster Division, of Southampton, Pa.
Retailers
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.
Made in
Israel

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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