First Samco recalls Fobus holster

First Samco Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling about 3,200 Fobus GLT gun holsters. The holsters were sold to retailers, distributors and consumers nationwide between March 2002 and March 2003.

The holsters are designed to hold Glock Series 17 and Series 19 Glock handguns fitted with a laser sight/light. "GL 2*EMZ" is engraved in the top of the holster and "FOBUS" and "MADE IN ISRAEL" is printed on the back of the holster.

According to officials, "a plastic or leather strap on the gun holster can catch the trigger of the gun when (it's) inserted into the holster causing the gun to unintentionally discharge, posing an injury hazard to the user." A new design of the holster includes a strap that is more than 1-inch wide with a plastic tip too wide to be caught inside the trigger guard.

Consumers, officials advise, should stop using the gun holsters immediately and return the recalled holsters to an authorized Fobus USA distributor for a free replacement holster, or contact First Samco Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a replacement. Consumers also may send their recalled holsters to Fobus USA, 1300 B-3 Industrial Highway, Southampton, PA 18966. First Samco Inc. will reimburse consumers for return shipping.

For more information, contact First Samco at 1-866-508-3997 or visit www.fobusholster.com.