The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16E027000·Announced 2016-04-05

Hale Recalls 6 Inch Suction Strainers Due to Soldering Defect

Hale Products Inc. is recalling 6 Inch Suction Strainers manufactured between July 2015 and March 2016. Improper soldering may cause the strainer to break, potentially damaging fire pumps and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Hale Products Inc. is recalling certain 6 Inch Suction Strainers, part number 010-0030-00-0, manufactured between July 15, 2015, and March 30, 2016. The recall involves approximately 2,400 units.

The affected strainers may have been improperly soldered, leaving the component weak. This defect can cause the strainer to break, allowing the strainer and debris to enter and possibly damage the fire pump. If the strainer or debris enters the pump and forces the operator to shut down the pump, firefighting effectiveness may be reduced, creating an increased risk of injury.

Hale will replace the defective strainers with new ones via next-day air, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Hale Products at 1-800-533-3569 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Hale Products Inc
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Protection Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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