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InjuryJune 9, 2016CPSC #16192

AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death

Product
Personal Protection
Units affected
10,000
Remedy
replacement

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.

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

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • AR500 Armor dealers and directly to customers and online at www.ar500armor.com from February 2016 through March 2016 for between $30 and $110.

Photos

AR500 Armor Square Back Plate Body ArmorAR500 Armor Swimmers Back Body ArmorAR500 Side Plate Body Armor
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