Reported Oct 27, 2021
5.11 Recalls Tactec Plate Carriers Due to Injury Hazard
5.11 Inc. of Manteca, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plate carriers and contact 5.11 for a free replacement of the cable system.
Firm contact: 5.11 Inc. toll-free at 866-451-1726 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.511tactical.com/product-recall or www.511tactical.com and click "Contact Us" to email the firm to receive a free replacement cable.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- 56100 Tactec™ Plate Carriers
- Amount recalled
- About 45,170
Where it was sold
Sold at 5.11 stores, Rogue Fitness, Galls, Kroll International, and other authorized fitness equipment, uniform and tactical supply retailers for law enforcement and public safety officers nationwide. Also sold online at www.511tactical.com and other websites from October 2020 through August 2021 for about $200..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The cable in the quick release system of the plate carrier can separate from the handle preventing swift removal of the carrier in an emergency situation, posing an injury hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received two reports of the cable in the quick release system separating from the handle on the Tactec Plate Carriers. No injuries have been reported.
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