What is resqme®
Over 15 million motorists worldwide carry the resqme® keychain car escape tool, which is manufactured to keep you and your family safe while on the road!
This 2 in 1, safety and survival device, allows you to cut a jammed seatbelt and to break a tempered side window in your car while being portable and easy to carry around.
Originally developed for first responders (firefighters EMTs, law enforcement agencies);
resqme® has now become an essential safety solution for many safety-conscious individuals worldwide.
Main features
Made in USA – The Original • Breaks tempered car side windows • Cuts jammed safety belts • Compact, lightweight & powerful
The most reliable car escape tool • Resqme is a registered trademark licensed to resqme, Inc.
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PULL
Pull from clip/blade protector.
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CUT SEAT BELT
Cut seat belt at 45˚ angle.
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BREAK WINDOW
Press tool head to bottom corner of tempered glass window.
Where to place accessories
Now available, our Premium Accessory Package allows cautious drivers to literally place resqme® wherever they want for easy access when seconds count. Have a keyless entry car or too much junk on your car keys? Now, not only can you carry it on your keychain, you can also place it on your rear view mirror, sun visor or even your head rest.
CABLE TIE
Hang from rear view mirror using the zip tie to allow for access for both driver and passenger.
SUN VISOR
Attach the visor clip (sold separately) to your sun visor, ideal for keyless entrance cars.
KEY RING
Attach resqme with key ring to easily reach while driving.
HEAD REST
Hang from head rest using the lanyard to allow for access to back seat passengers.
Technical specifications
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DIMENSIONS:
3L x 1.25W x 0.67D (in.) | 7.60L x 3.20W x 1.70D (cm.)
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WEIGHT:
0.6oz | 17 gr
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MATERIALS:
ABS plastic | Stainless steel | Hardened chrome plated steel | Nylon
Frequently asked questions
Does the resqme® tool work on all car windows?
The resqme® tool is effective only against clear and tinted tempered glass. Tempered glass is commonly used in rear and side car windows. The resqme® tool does NOT work on laminated glass. Laminated windows which are typically used for windshields can also be found on some car models. To check to see what your side windows are made of, locate the sticker on your side windows to see if it is designated as “Tempered” glass. If you are unable to locate the sticker or the information is not understandable, please call your car manufacturer.
How do I know the type of glass used in my car?
Most sunroofs and rear windows are tempered. To figure out what kind of glass is in the side window of your car, you can look in the bottom corner. There may be a label that says “tempered” or “laminated.” If not, roll down the window and look at it from a bird’s-eye view. If it’s smooth and looks like one piece, it’s tempered. If it looks like a sandwich with a ridge, it’s laminated.
Is the resqme® reusable?
Yes. The spring-loaded spike resets automatically and can be used multiple times. The blade is very durable and can easily perform multiple seat belt cuts.
How can I test the resqme®?
If you’re going to test the window breaker on a car glass window, be sure to wear safety gloves and goggles. Alternatively, you can test the window breaker on a hard surface like a notepad. When the spring-loaded spike is released, you will hear a “click.” After you lift up the tool again, another spring resets the spike so you can use it again. You will see a small dent where the tip of the spike met the testing surface. The seatbelt cutter blade is very sharp and will easily cut through seatbelts. Hold the seatbelt tape taut and pull the tool toward you, cutting it diagonally.
When I look inside the tool where the spring-loaded spike is located, it seems the spike is misaligned. Is that normal?
The resqme® tool is designed this way. When not in use, the spike is not aligned with the hole. When you push the head of the resqme tool against a window or hard surface to activate the window breaker, an internal plastic shoulder centers the spike and the spring propels it forward and through the hole.
Will the spike accidentally release?
The resqme® tool will not accidentally deploy and cannot be triggered while you carry it on your keychain, pocket, or bag. In order to release the spring-loaded spike, 12 pounds of force needs to be intentionally applied to the tool. Do not press the head of the tool against your fingers to test it. With enough force, the spike will release and likely cause physical injury.
Can I take the resqme® on the airplane in my carry-on?
As it contains a blade, we recommend that you carry the resqme® tool in your checked baggage to avoid the risk of confiscation.
Do any of the resqme car escape tools glow in the dark?
No. None of our resqme car escape tools glow in the dark, However we are in the process of creating one and releasing it sometime in 2024.
What can I do if my package is marked as delivered but I cant find it ?
If your package is marked as delivered but you cannot locate it, reach out to us via email or phone info@resqme.com or 805-568-0227 Please provide with your first & last name as well as order number. So we can begin the process of sending you a replacement.
What Shipping company do you use?
When buying off of our website, resqme ships exclusively with USPS offering you 3 different shipping options to best fit your needs.
What are the three O-rings used for on the accessory kits?
We include 3 small flexable O-rings in order to give the resqme tool a tighter fit while it’s in the visor clip.
How do I remove the safety blade clip?
First attach the key ring or the cable tie (or the lanyard if you purchased the Premium Accessory Pack) around the loop of the clip to have more of a grip. Then unsnap the clip (pull straight / brisk movement) using the key ring or the cable tie around the loop. Please note that without support of key ring or the cable tie it can be a little difficult to remove the blade clip and can cause the resqme to break.
Warranty
Your purchase includes a 1 year product warranty. Attempting to use resqme® on any material besides tempered glass such as metal, laminated glass, etc. will void the warranty. Improper use of the resqme®, including using excessive force to pull down and release the tool, causing the clip guard to break, will void the warranty.
Warning
resqme® is designed solely for use in vehicular emergency situations and must not be used for any purpose other than rescue. Does not work on windshields. Only for tempered glass.
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Only breaks tempered glass
When is comes to vehicle manufacturing, there are two main types of glass utilized; laminated and tempered glass. Tempered glass fractures into small chunks in order to prevent injury caused by sharp edges. Laminated glass consists of two or more panes of glass that are fused together by a sheet of plastic, making it harder to break in order to prevent ejections in an accident. The device will work on tempered glass only and not laminated glass. It is important to research the type of glass used in each of the windows of your vehicle(s) in order to equip yourself with the proper protocol to escape in the event of an emergency.
Beware of fake resqme® copies
The original resqme® tool is made in the USA. Resqme is a registered trademark licensed to resqme, Inc. Unfortunately, there are counterfeit copies of our tool available online, and we are working hard on having all counterfeit listings removed. Our number one priority is the safety of our customers so we want to spread awareness about these fake tools because they will most likely not work during an emergency. If you come across a resqme® tool and wonder if it is real or fake, please feel free to email us pictures and information at info@resqme.com and we will be happy to confirm if it is the original tool.
Patty W. –
I love the color, the quality, and the peace of mind this tol gives me while driving over the bridges in my city.
Caro-an –
Great service and arrived in a timely manner. Love this.
mark wilson –
I ordered two and they came right away. Great communication. I just feel better having them hanging on my rear view.
Anonymous –
I haven’t had a need to use them but I feel better knowing I have them in the event of an emergency.
Michelle DuBose –
I’m currently in college and have a group project that I am involved in. The assignment was to find a company/product to base out project and research on. I happened to come across RESQME products one evening and was beyond excited about the products you manufacture. I proposed RESQME to my group to do our project and research on and they all were sold!! Needless to say, I purchased a 12 pack of the keychain escape tools for myself and my family members. My Professor is thoroughly impressed with the information my group and I have provided so far about your company and products. The entire concept for your products is brilliant!! My family were all smiles when I gave each member their own tool and explained its purpose. Much success to RESQME in 2025 and going forward!
Anonymous –
It was easy to order and shipped relatively quickly, keeping it close in my car but hopefully I never have to use it
Travis M. –
Maurice Laflotte –
Well built, good design. However, hope I never have to use but glad I have available.
Anonymous –
The one pictured is not the set I purchased,but i purchased the army green 6pack as gifts and they all loved them. We tested a couple too and they did work repeatedly!
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Anonymous –
Product was received quickly and was well packaged
Michael –
Units as described, Haven’t needed to use yet.
John K. –
High quality product, but rated a 3. The black tab you see in the picture is a plastic tab to “protect the seat belt cutting blade” Sitting in my dry living room, it was extremely difficult to remove, it took several tries over several minutes with all my strength to finally remove it. I thought there is no way I’m going through this in a sinking car, possibly with wet hands. I left the blade protector off as it is just too difficult to remove and its not really necessary anyway.
Michael L. –
Good design but right out of box glass breaker is not functioning correctly.
George Burnett –
Nice product. We’ll be recommending it to our customers. It can attach to our custom seat covers CoversAndCamo.com We’d love to work with Resqme.
Shawn –
Very well made product
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Latascha L. –
I have personal reasons for purchasing this product and I wish that it existed years ago because my little sister was trapped in her vehicle that was submerged in a pond on Christmas Day of 1999 and unfortunately she was not able to get out. I purchased 12 of these life saving devices to give away to my family members and I plan on purchasing a lot more to give away to my church members and friends.
Christophe W. –