recall · criticalResolved 12/31/2007
Second Chance Body Armor — voluntary recall of Ultima, Ultimax, Monarch models
Second Chance (now defunct) issued a voluntary recall of all Zylon-containing soft armor. Approximately 98,000 vests worldwide were subject to replacement or refund. The company filed for bankruptcy in October 2004; recall fulfillment was taken over by Armor Holdings.
Scope
Resolution
Recall closed; remaining liability absorbed through Armor Holdings acquisition.