CPSC Recall in 2016: AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-192

Date: June 09, 2016

Product Name: Level III Body Armor

Recall Description:

"The body armor can fail to meet performance requirements for Level III body armor, allowing a bullet to penetrate."

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 10,000

Incidents:

None reported

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. 

Manufactured In:

U.S.