AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-06-09 · 16192
Hazards
The body armor can fail to meet performance requirements for Level III body armor, allowing a bullet to penetrate, and pose a risk of gunshot injury or death.
Recall
Number
16192
Date
2016-06-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Level III Body Armor
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
AR500 Armor, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Retailer(s)
AR500 Armor dealers and directly to customers and online at www.ar500armor.com from February 2016 through March 2016 for between $30 and $110.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.