Browning Recalls Pistol Holsters Due to Injury Hazard

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 co…

Recall #: 20076
Affected scope: About 1,265

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Browning Leather Pistol Holsters, Multi-Angle Thumb Break, which….

Browning Recalls Pistol Holsters Due to Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 20, 2020. Reason: The holster design can change the position of the safety switch on the firearm without the user knowing it. W…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled holsters and contact Browning for a …. Verify recall #20076 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The holster design can change the position of the safety switch on the firearm without the user knowing it. W….

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agency class: February 20, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20076 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	20076
Date reported	February 20, 2020
Date initiated	February 20, 2020
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,265
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20076.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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