AR500 Armor Level III body armor from February 2016 and March 2016 may fail to protect against bullets, risking injury or death. Consumers must stop using and return for replacement.
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.
AR500 Armor Level III body armor made in February and March 2016 can fail to protect against bullets, potentially causing injury or death. Affected users should stop using and get replacements.
The body armor may not meet Level III protection standards, allowing bullets to penetrate. This could result in serious injury or death during shooting incidents.
People who own AR500 Level III body armor with February or March 2016 manufacture dates are affected. Those using the armor for protection against gunfire are at highest risk.
Check for AR500 Armor printed on a white label on the back. Only units manufactured in February or March 2016 are recalled.
Immediately stop using the recalled body armor as it may fail to protect against bullets.
Reach out to AR500 Armor for instructions on getting a replacement body armor.
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.
AR500 Level III body armor with February 2016 or March 2016 manufacture dates.
Look for AR500 Armor printed on a white label on the back of the armor. Only units made in February or March 2016 are included.
Stop using it immediately and contact AR500 Armor for replacement instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send AR500 Armor to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7765 — AR500 Armor Level III Body Armor Hello, I own a Level III Body Armor that is covered by recall 7765 from AR500 Armor. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.