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

Active Recall Announced June 9, 2016 CPSC #16192

Quick answer

AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death is CPSC recall #16192, announced on June 9, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: AR500 Armor.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Level III Body Armor

Recalled brands

AR500 Armor

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.

Recall date

June 9, 2016

Categories

Personal Protection

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16192?

CPSC recall #16192 covers AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 9, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16192?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16192 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/AR500-Armor-Recalls-Level-III-Body-Armor. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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