5.11 Recalls Tactec Plate Carriers Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 22008 · Oct 27, 2021 · 5.11 Inc.
45,170
units affected
45,170
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22008
- Date
- Oct 27, 2021
- Company
- 5.11 Inc.
- Units affected
- 45,170
- Product
- 56100 Tactec™ Plate Carriers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The 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: US.PO-00022756 US.PO-00024380 US.PO-00023827 US.PO-00024621 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plate carriers and contact 5.11 for a free replacement of the cable system.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 56100 tactec™ plate carriers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plate carriers and contact 5.11 for a free replacement of the cable system.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.