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Browning Recalls Pistol Holsters Due to Injury Hazard

Reported: February 20, 2020 Initiated: February 20, 2020 #20076

Product Description

This recall involves the Browning Leather Pistol Holsters, Multi-Angle Thumb Break, which is a leather pistol holster designed to carry Browning 1911-380 and 1911-22 pistols. The holsters are brown with yellow stitching with the Browning buckmark logo branded on the front of the holster. The holsters can be identified by Item No. 12904011 and UPC Code 023614843702, which are printed on the back of the product packaging. Contact Browning with any questions regarding the identification of the recalled holsters.

Reason for Recall

The holster design can change the position of the safety switch on the firearm without the user knowing it. When this occurs, if the trigger is accidentally pulled, the firearm could fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled holsters and contact Browning for a free replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Browning Leather Pistol Holsters, Multi-Angle Thumb Break, which is a leather pistol holster designed to carry Browning 1911-380 and 1911-22 pistols. The holsters are brown with yellow stitching with the Browning buckmark logo branded on the front of the holster. The holsters can be identified by Item No. 12904011 and UPC Code 023614843702, which are printed on the back of the product packaging. Contact Browning with any questions regarding the identification of the recalled holsters.. Units affected: About 1,265.
Why was this product recalled?
The holster design can change the position of the safety switch on the firearm without the user knowing it. When this occurs, if the trigger is accidentally pulled, the firearm could fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled holsters and contact Browning for a free replacement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 20, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20076.