Level III Body Armor
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. [Learn More]
About 10,000 units were affected by this recall.
AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death
AR500 Armor Square Back Plate Body Armor. AR500 Armor Swimmers Back Body Armor
Level III Body Armor Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 06/09/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7765 |
| Recall Number | 16192 |
| Product Type | Personal Protection |
| Hazard | 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. |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | AR500 Armor toll-free at 844-887-8824 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.ar500armor.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information. |
| Last Updated | 06/09/2016 |
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