CPSC, Michaels of Oregon Announce Recall of Handgun Holsters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-05-17). About 8,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05175 |
| Published | 2005-05-17 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Product category | Gun Accessories |
| Products | Kydex Belt Holsters for Glock model handguns |
| Firm named in the title | Michaels of Oregon |
| Firms | Michaels of Oregon, of Oregon City, Ore. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 8,000 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Uncle Mike's and Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement catalogs and at sporting goods stores and gun supply stores nationwide, from January 2002 through October 2002, for between $25 and $50. |
Description
The recall includes Kydex Belt and Tactical Holsters with thumb break fits for Glock model handguns. The holsters are rigid and are made of black Kydex and come with tension screws for a proper fit. The words, "Uncle Mike's by Michaels of Oregon" are printed on the back of the holster. The recall involves sizes 12, 21, and 25, which is printed on the inside of the holster between the two screws securing the holster to the belt slide.
Hazard
The holster's retention strap can move out of position and could cause a handgun to unexpectedly discharge while being reholstered, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers who have purchased a Kydex Holster with a Thumb break for a Glock Handgun should stop using it immediately and contact Michaels of Oregon for a replacement retention strap free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of unexpected discharges. In one incident, a law enforcement officer was shot in the leg while reholstering his firearm.
Machine access
This record, with every extracted field, the source record (contact text and images withheld) and provenance: GET https://api.data.aroqon.com/v1/product-recalls/cpsc-05175. Look up a model number or UPC with /v1/product-recalls/lookup?code=…. About the dataset · free and paid keys.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice (US Government work). Not affiliated with or endorsed by CPSC. Structured by Data Foundry (product-recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-28. Always confirm with the agency notice.