Blackhawk SERPA and Sportster Holster Safety Recall

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December 7, 2007


Updated Safety Recall Notice - Issued 07dec07

Please note that the Updated Safety Recall Notice linked below and issued on 07dec07 for certain "High Wall" versions of both the Blackhawk Carbon Fiber SERPA and the Blackhawk Sportster holsters, supersedes all previously released notices about this recall (only).

The linked update adds two additional Component Part Numbers (C1215-S and C1215-L-S) to the two (C1215 and C1215-L) that were contained in the preceding notice(s).

Please read and follow the Notice linked below to determine if your holster is among the limited group affected by this recall.



Blackhawk Products Group is announcing a safety recall that applies to the "High Wall" versions of Blackhawk's Carbon Fiber SERPA Holsters and Blackhawk Sportster Holsters intended to fit only Glock Models 20 and 21 and the Smith & Wesson M&P in any caliber or configuration that are marked: "Glock 20/21"; "Glock 20/21 S&W M&P; or "Glock 20/21 S&W M&P .45". These holsters also have the Component Part Number C1215, C1215-L, C1215-S, or C1215-L-S molded into the bottom of the rear wall of the holster body.
As a result of a single incident, it has been determined that employing certain movements when attempting to place the Smith and Wesson M&P Pistol (in any caliber or configuration) into these "High Wall" holsters can cause the handgun to engage that "High Wall" and unexpectedly discharge if there is a round in the chamber and the trigger is in what Smith & Wesson calls "the striker fire action mode". A discharge or "firing" of the weapon in this manner could cause property damage or personal injury or death to the user and/or others.

Regardless of what firearm you are using with the holster, you should immediately determine if your holster is included in the two groups of holsters affected by this recall as described in the actual Notice linked below. If it is, you must stop using it and return it to Blackhawk Products Group by following the procedure contained in the linked Notice.


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Updated Safety Recall 12-7-07
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Strange nothing on their website, I have a Serpa holster in my hands I bought at Reliable for the M&P. You have to remove the paddle as the numbers ar on the inside by the muzzle. Mine is a C1223 it came only with the paddle. Not sure what they are talking about re 'high wall" a search of the Blackhawk website comes up blank.
 
Thanks, going by the complete .pdf my holster is not involved. Wonder if the guy canted the pistol into the holster cataching the higher portion?
 
This is unfortunate for Blackhawk's Serpa Holster and I hope it won't cause them lasting trouble or get anyone hurt. Both my Serpa's for my Kimber 1911 and Sig 226 are excellent holsters. Wonder how an issue like that gets by QC?
 
Looking at the high wall design, i suspect that if you try to put the gun into the holster with the grip approx 45 degress away from your body, it may cause the trigger to catch on the high rounded portion, that's the only thing i could come up with.
 
Thanks for posting.
I have been researching Blackhawk Serpa holsters for a week now and this is the first I have seen of it.
I am looking at purchasing one for my Sig P226.
 
new low wall here

Just received 2 replacment Serpa holsters. Low wall and fairly compact, would be great if we get CCW permits again.
Only 1 problem.......they sent it by UPS and got dinged with a hefty broker fee as they put a value on the package, should have 0 value as it is a replacement not a purchase. Called Blackhawk customer service and now waiting to see if they will credit us.
 
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