AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-192 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 9, 2016
- Brand
- AR500 Armor
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Level III Body Armor
- Hazard
- Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 10,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 9, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves AR500 Armor Level III body armor, including chest plates, side plates and ABS panels. The black, steel-core body armor is rated for protection against rifle calibers up to 7.62X51 M80 Ball (.308) at 2,800 feet per second. AR500 Armor is printed on a white label on the back side of the armor. Only AR500 Level III body armor with the manufacture date code of February 2016 and March 2016 are included in the recall.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Level III Body Armor · About 10,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: AR500 Armor dealers and directly to customers and online at www.ar500armor.com from February 2016 through March 2016 for between $30 and $110.; AR500 Armor, of Phoenix, Ariz..
Consumer contact
AR500 Armor toll-free at 844-887-8824 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at support@AR500armor.com or online at www.ar500armor.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Level III Body Armor (About 10,000 units). This recall involves AR500 Armor Level III body armor, including chest plates, side plates and ABS panels.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled body armor and contact the firm for instructions to receive replacement body armor. AR500 will contact all known purchasers about the recall.
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