CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters
CPSC recall 04155 · announced June 9, 2004 · First Samco, Inc., Through Its Fobus Usa Holster Division · 3,200 units affected
The product
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.
The 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 to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.