CPSC, Michaels of Oregon Announce Recall of Handgun Holsters
USCPSC, Michaels of Oregon Announce Recall of Handgun Holsters
Recalling Firm: Michaels of Oregon, of Oregon City, Ore.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The holster's retention strap can move out of position and could cause a handgun to unexpectedly discharge while being reholstered, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes Kydex Belt and Tactical Holsters with thumb break fits for Glock model handguns. The holsters are rigid and are made of black Kydex and come with tension screws for a proper fit. The words, "Uncle Mike's by Michaels of Oregon" are printed on the back of the holster. The recall involves sizes 12, 21, and 25, which is printed on the inside of the holster between the two screws securing the holster to the belt slide.
Affected Products
Kydex Belt Holsters for Glock model handguns
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Michaels-of-Oregon-Announce-Recall-of-Handgun-Holsters- |
| Title | CPSC, Michaels of Oregon Announce Recall of Handgun Holsters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e689200820644113b246c43e3f23eeef.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Handgun Holster |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b78a6252ad014a69b6227560752c5eb5.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Old and New Retention Straps |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/07012face36c4cbf83ba45605178ba9c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Handgun Holster |
| Hazards › Name | The holster's retention strap can move out of position and could cause a handgun to unexpectedly discharge while being reholstered, posing a serious injury risk to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of unexpected discharges. In one incident, a law enforcement officer was shot in the leg while reholstering his firearm. |
| Products › Name | Kydex Belt Holsters for Glock model handguns |
| Products › Type | Gun Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1981 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,000 |
| Recall I D | 2931 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers who have purchased a Kydex Holster with a Thumb break for a Glock Handgun should stop using it immediately and contact Michaels of Oregon for a replacement retention strap free of charge. |
| Retailers › Name | Uncle Mike's and Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement catalogs and at sporting goods stores and gun supply stores nationwide, from January 2002 through October 2002, for between $25 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2005-05-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes Kydex Belt and Tactical Holsters with thumb break fits for Glock model handguns. The holsters are rigid and are made of black Kydex and come with tension screws for a proper fit. The words, "Uncle Mike's by Michaels of Oregon" are printed on the back of the holster. The recall involves sizes 12, 21, and 25, which is printed on the inside of the holster between the two screws securing the holster to the belt slide. |
| Recall Number | 05175 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Michaels of Oregon, of Oregon City, Ore. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Michaels of Oregon at (800) 471-4999 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.michaelsoforegon.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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