5.11 Recalls Tactec Plate Carriers Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled Tactec Plate Carrier with the cable installed

56100 Tactec™ Plate Carriers

Recall Date: October 27th, 2021
Units: About 45,170
Hazards: 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.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plate carriers and contact 5.11 for a free replacement of the cable system.

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.

Images:

Recalled Tactec Plate Carrier with the cable installed

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)

The PO and style number is located on the third label which is sewn into the side seam

Consumer Contact:

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.

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.

Retailers:

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.