June 9, 2004
Name
of product:
Fobus GLT gun holsters
Units: About 3,200
Manufacturer: First Samco Inc., through its Fobus USA Holster Division,
of Southampton, Pa.
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.
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.
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.
Manufactured in: Israel
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.
Consumer Contact: Call First Samco Inc. toll-free at (866) 508-3997
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Fobus USA’s Web
site at http://fobusholster.com/RecallPoster1.jpg
Media Contact: William McManimen at (215) 355-2621, Ext. 21.
