5.11 Recalls Tactec Plate Carriers Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 22008. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled plate carriers and contact 5.11 for a free replacement of the cable system.
CPSC recall 22008 has the recall date 27 Oct 2021. The notice names the firm 5.11. The recall has about 45,170 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 45,170 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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. |
| Product | 56100 Tactec™ Plate Carriers, About 45,170 |
| Sold at | 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… |
| Importer | 5.11 Inc |
| Made in | Vietnam |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 45,170Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name 5.11
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 22008The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 22008. https://recallregister.com/product/9160-5-11-recalls-tactec-plate-carriers-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 22008 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 22008?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 22008?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 45,170