CPSC recall 16192
Level III Body Armor
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-06-09
On 2016-06-09 the CPSC announced a recall of Level III Body Armor by Ar500 Armor, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16192 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-06-09 |
| Published | 2016-06-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Ar500 Armor |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Level III Body Armor | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/AR500-Armor-Recalls-Level-III-Body-Armor
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