AR500 Armor recall

FYI for anyone that went budget on body armor.

https://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016...II-Body-Armor/

Good to know. I have several friends that went cheap even though they were advised not to.

Good info. NOW..... imagine this company telling people, once plates have been returned. Sorry, we're unable to send new plates back to non LE or Military personnel. Under the guise of homeland security concerns.

Ar500 armor is a very civilian friendly company, not like other body armor companys.

Sounds like they found out that materials from one of their suppliers might not be to spec.

Important info from the OPs link:

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This recall involves AR500 Armor Level III body armor, including chest plates, side plates and ABS panels. Only AR500 Level III body armor with the manufacture date code of February 2016 and March 2016 are included in the recall.

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Originally Posted by beast556

Ar500 armor is a very civilian friendly company, not like other body armor companys.

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Careful.. Their products are inferior to the same rated plates in the market. We shot many samples from ar500, hesco etc. AR500 produces the most shrapnels and get destroyed fastest. We have few of the shot up plates at the shop on display :D


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Originally Posted by ChunkyMonkey

Careful.. Their products are inferior to the same rated plates in the market. We shot many samples from ar500, hesco etc. AR500 produces the most shrapnels and get destroyed fastest. We have few of the shot up plates at the shop on display :D


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Any chance you tried out CATI armor plates?