CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 9, 2016

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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 Details

Sold At
AR500 Armor dealers and directly to customers and online at www.ar500armor.com from February 2016 through March 2016 for between $30 and $110.
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
AR500 Armor, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
16192

Product Information

Product Name
Level III Body Armor
Product Type
Personal Protection
Number of Units
About 10,000
Manufacturer Name
AR500 Armor, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 844-887-8824
Full Contact Information

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.