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First Samco Recalls Fobus Gun Holsters

June 9, 2004
First Samco Inc. is recalling about 3,200 Fobus GLT gun holsters. 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.

There have been eight reports of the Glock handgun unintentionally discharging when being inserted into the gun holster. One user injured his finger when his gun discharged.

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 holsters were 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.

Consumers should stop using the gun holsters immediately and bring the recalled 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 www.fobusholster.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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