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This communication serves as an update regarding the recall and replacement of Distraction Device® Models #7001 and #7001NR. In May of 2009, we announced the completion of the redesign to these Defense Technology Distraction Devices and began accepting replacement orders. Since then, we have been actively replacing the Defense Technology 15-gram Reload Distraction Device #7001 with part # 8901; and the Defense Technology #25 Tactical Non-Reloadable Distraction Device #7001NR with part # 8901NR.

On February 18, 2009, a Production Advisory was issued for the Defense Technology™ Model #1325 40mm Single Shot Launcher, which had been purchased between October 2008 and December 2008. The trigger and hammer mechanisms on the single launcher occasionally produced a light hammer strike due to recent production modification.

On February 18, 2009, a Product Advisory was issued for the Defense Technology™ Model #1325 40mm Single Shot Launcher, which had been purchased between October 2008 and December 2008. The trigger and hammer mechanisms on the single launcher occasionally produced a light hammer strike due to a recent production modification. Part of this process included the use of a new molded hammer.

This communication is an update to the safety advisory dated May 15, 2009. We are pleased to announce that we have begun shipping the redesigned Defense Technology 7001 Series Distraction Device models. Effective immediately, we will accept new orders for the redesigned product using the new part numbers indicated within.

On February 18, 2009, a Product Advisory was issued for Defense Technology’s Model #1325, 40mm Single-Shot Launchers which your agency purchased between October 2008 and December 2008. At that time, it was determined that the trigger and hammer mechanisms on some single launchers were not operating properly and occasionally produced a light hammer strike. The issue occurred due to a recent product modification to the trigger and hammer assembly process.

This communication is an update to the safety advisory dated February 20, 2009. We are pleased to announce that we have completed the redesign of the Defense Technology 7001 Series Distraction Devices and began manufacturing new products during the week of May 4, 2009. Therefore, effective immediately, we will accept new orders for the redesigned product using the new part numbers indicated.

This communication is an update to the safety advisory dated January 6, 2009. We previously advised you about a few reported incidents involving Defense Technology Distraction Device models which involved three types of separation: separation of the fuze head; separation of the body end cap; and, separation of the brass collar from the body. Since the advisory, we have issued a Recall for those affected Distraction Devices purchased after February 2006 relating to fuze head separation (see Safety Advisory Update dated February 20, 2009 for details).

Safariland has been made aware of a situation where the Provo, UT Police Department experienced malfunctions while training with the 6360 ALS holster on the range. The range in question is covered with approximately 4-6” deep, loose pea gravel. The drills used called for the officers to draw, go to a prone position and fire, roll from one side to another and fire, and finally spin into a supine position and fire.

This communication is an update to the safety advisory dated January 6, 2009. Previously, we advised you about reported fuze head separation incidents involving certain Defense Technology Distraction Device models. Since the initial advisory, there have been a few additional incidents reported to us. Although the overall number of reported incidents represents a very small percentage of the Distraction Devices sold, we immediately undertook a full technical evaluation into the root cause of the incidents.

This communication is an update to the safety advisory dated January 6, 2009. Previously, we advised you of reported fuze head separation incidents involving certain Defense Technology Distraction Device models. Since our initial advisory, there have been a few additional incidents reported to us. Although the overall number of reported incidents represents a very small percentage of the Distraction Devices sold, we have been actively working on a full technical evaluation into the root cause of the incidents.