CPSC2016-06-09
AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death
AR500 Armor, of Phoenix, Ariz.
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.
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.
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.
Affected count
About 10,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Level III Body Armor
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/AR500-Armor-Recalls-Level-III-Body-ArmorDon't want to check this manually?
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