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

Active Recall Announced June 9, 2004 CPSC #04155

Quick answer

CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters is CPSC recall #04155, announced on June 9, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is 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.. Affected brand: First Samco, Inc., through its Fobus USA Holster Division.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Fobus GLT gun holsters

Recalled brands

First Samco, Inc., through its Fobus USA Holster Division

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.

Recall date

June 9, 2004

Categories

Gun Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #04155?

CPSC recall #04155 covers CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 9, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #04155?

The CPSC remedy for recall #04155 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, First Samco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Gun Holsters on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-First-Samco-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Gun-Holsters-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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