56100 Tactec Plate Carriers recalled due to Injury Hazard
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Summary
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plate carriers and contact 5.11 for a free replacement of the cable system.
Affected products
This voluntary recall involves the 5.11 Tactec Plate Carrier, style number 56100. “5.11” is molded onto a rubber label on the front of the carriers at the bottom left. The style number is printed on a tag in the inside seam of the front pocket. The plate carriers are used by consumers, law enforcement professionals and first responders in combination with ballistic plates. The plate carriers can also be used for outdoor fitness and weight training and can hold weighted non-ballistic plates. Only carriers with the following PO numbers are included in the recall:
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US.PO-00022756 |
US.PO-00024380 |
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US.PO-00023827 |
US.PO-00024621 |
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US.PO-00024126 |
US.PO-00024125 |
The PO and style numbers are printed on a tag in the inside seam of the front pocket of the carriers.
Issue
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, which could pose an injury hazard.
As of November 10, 2021, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
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.
Consumers may contact 5.11 Customer Support team at 1-866-451-1726 Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM PST or go to their website to email them for a free replacement cable.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products that pose a danger to human health or safety from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents or concerns related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company indicated that 814 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from October 2020 to August 2021.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Vietnam
Details
Distributor
5.11 Inc.
Manteca
California
USA
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