The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·22008·Announced 2021-10-27

5.11 Tactec Plate Carriers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard

5.11 Inc. is recalling about 45,170 Tactec Plate Carriers (style 56100) because the cable in the quick release system can separate from the handle, preventing swift removal in an emergency. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported. The hazard is functional failure that could theoretically cause injury in an emergency situation, but there is no evidence of actual harm or high-risk pathogen/allergen involved. This qualifies as a moderate precautionary recall with theoretical risk of harm.

Plain-English summary

5.11 Inc. of Manteca, California is recalling about 45,170 Tactec Plate Carriers, style number 56100. The plate carriers are used by law enforcement professionals, first responders, and consumers for tactical wear, outdoor fitness, and weight training. They can hold ballistic or non-ballistic weighted plates.

The cable in the quick release system can separate from the handle, preventing swift removal of the carrier in an emergency situation. This poses an injury hazard. The firm has received two reports of the cable separating from the handle, but no injuries have been reported.

The recall applies only to carriers with the following PO numbers: US.PO-00022756, US.PO-00024380, US.PO-00023827, US.PO-00024621, US.PO-00024126, and US.PO-00024125. The PO and style numbers are printed on a tag in the inside seam of the front pocket. The carriers were sold from October 2020 through August 2021 for about $200 at 5.11 stores, Rogue Fitness, Galls, Kroll International, and other authorized fitness equipment, uniform, and tactical supply retailers nationwide, as well as online at www.511tactical.com and other websites.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plate carriers and contact 5.11 Inc. toll-free at 866-451-1726 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for a free replacement of the cable system. They can also visit https://www.511tactical.com/product-recall or www.511tactical.com and click "Contact Us" to email the firm.

The recalled product

Product
56100 Tactec™ Plate Carriers
Manufacturer
5.11 Inc., of Manteca, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Tactical Gear / Plate Carriers
Hazard
  • equipment-failure
  • emergency-access-impairment
Affected units
45,170

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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