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5.11 Recalls Tactec Plate Carriers Due to Injury Hazard

U.S. CPSCInjuriesOct 27, 2021
Recalled Tactec Plate Carrier with the cable installed
Recalled Tactec Plate Carrier with the cable installed
Recalled Tactec Plate Carrier with the cable deployed
Recalled Tactec Plate Carrier with the cable deployed
PO number and style number can be found inside the front pocket along the side seam (white dotted line)
PO number and style number can be found inside the front pocket along the side seam (white dotted line)
The PO and style number is located on the third label which is sewn into the side seam
The PO and style number is located on the third label which is sewn into the side seam

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plate carriers and contact 5.11 for a free replacement of the cable system.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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