Point Blank Enterprises

[38Special]

Y'all may want to keep an eye on this case if you have that brand of vest. POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES CLASS ACTION SAYS BULLETPROOF VESTS ARE DEFECTIVE
Several law enforcement organizations and officers have filed a class action lawsuit alleging bulletproof vests made by Point Blank Enterprises Inc. have a design defect that causes the vests to fall apart.

The bulletproof vest class action lawsuit was filed in Florida federal court last week by plaintiffs Ohio State Troopers Association Inc., International Union of Police Associations, and three members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

[esy]

Thanks for the heads up. We’ll see if my department does anything about it. We have their vests.

[shadow7]

Y'all may want to keep an eye on this case if you have that brand of vest. POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES CLASS ACTION SAYS BULLETPROOF VESTS ARE DEFECTIVE

Several law enforcement organizations and officers have filed a class action lawsuit alleging bulletproof vests made by Point Blank Enterprises Inc. have a design defect that causes the vests to fall apart.



The bulletproof vest class action lawsuit was filed in Florida federal court last week by plaintiffs Ohio State Troopers Association Inc., International Union of Police Associations, and three members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

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[DNA]

I'm guessing it has to do with some body armor that was recalled a few years back (3-4 years ago?).... Functional body armor but had to be sent back after the replacements were available.

Dan

[38Special]

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[Bobby Ricigliano]

I have a set of this in my garage somewhere. I bought it years ago as a spare and only wore it a few times. It was heavy, thick, and inexpensive. Anyone who wears a vest daily will agree that it is one area where you don’t want to pinch pennies. Obviously for safety reasons but also for the unique misery that cheap, heavy armor inflicts upon the wearer, especially for 10 months out of the year that it is hot in So. Cal.

[Tallship]

Guys- the issue here is that the velcro on the shoulder straps loses its effectiveness. Just give it a tug and see if the velcro is holding. If it feels weak, get another carrier. It doesn't happen overnight.

[38Special]

Guys- the issue here is that the velcro on the shoulder straps loses its effectiveness. Just give it a tug and see if the velcro is holding. If it feels weak, get another carrier. It doesn't happen overnight.

According to the bulletproof vest class action lawsuit, the design, materials and workmanship of the SBSS is defective. The plaintiffs allege the ballistic panels unexpectedly detach from the shoulder straps, requiring officers to find another way to hold their vests in place while in the field. The plaintiffs report they have used duct tape and electrical tape to hold their suits together.