The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05175·Announced 2005-05-17

Michaels of Oregon Recalls Kydex Belt Holsters for Glock Handguns

Michaels of Oregon is recalling Kydex belt holsters for Glock handguns because the retention strap can shift, causing unexpected discharge and injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury report (a law enforcement officer shot in the leg) resulting from a defect that causes unexpected firearm discharge, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Michaels of Oregon is recalling approximately 8,000 Kydex Belt and Tactical Holsters with thumb break fits for Glock model handguns. The recall involves sizes 12, 21, and 25, which are printed on the inside of the holster. The holsters are rigid, made of black Kydex, and feature the words "Uncle Mike's by Michaels of Oregon" printed on the back.

The recall is being issued because the holster's retention strap can move out of position. This defect could cause a handgun to unexpectedly discharge while being reholstered, posing a serious injury risk. The firm has received three reports of unexpected discharges, including one incident where a law enforcement officer was shot in the leg while reholstering his firearm.

These holsters were sold at Uncle Mike's and Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement catalogs, as well as sporting goods and gun supply stores nationwide, from January 2002 through October 2002, for between $25 and $50. Consumers who purchased these holsters should stop using them immediately and contact Michaels of Oregon at (800) 471-4999 or visit www.michaelsoforegon.com to obtain a replacement retention strap free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
Kydex Belt Holsters for Glock model handguns
Manufacturer
Michaels of Oregon, of Oregon City, Ore.
Category
Consumer Product — Firearm Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
8,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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