The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·26755·Announced 2026-09-10

Prepared Hero Recalls Fire Spray Canisters Due to Rupture Risk

Prepared Hero is recalling about 31,000 Hero Fire Spray Canisters because they may deteriorate and rupture during a fire, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards, and the firm has received nine reports of the canisters exploding or deteriorating, which aligns with the criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Prepared Hero, of Sheridan, Wyoming, is recalling about 31,000 Hero Fire Spray Canisters. The recall involves red and blue or red circular canisters, each containing 20 fluid ounces, with a black plastic release tab on top. The affected batch is marked with the date code "09/2024" on the base of the canister. These products were sold online at PreparedHero.com and Amazon.com from October 2024 through January 2026 for between $18 and $30.

The recalled fire spray canisters can deteriorate over time, causing them to rupture and fail to operate during a fire. This failure poses a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. The firm has received nine reports of the canisters exploding or deteriorating while in storage, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the fire spray canisters immediately. To receive a free replacement unit, consumers should visit www.preparedhero.com/pages/recall for instructions. Consumers must place the recalled canister in a box labeled “RECALLED” and bring it to a municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center for proper disposal. Do not throw the canister in the trash or general recycling stream, as it is pressurized. Contact Prepared Hero toll-free at 888-457-2672 or via email at [email protected] for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Hero Fire Spray Canisters
Manufacturer
Prepared Hero, of Sheridan, Wyoming
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
31,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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