Akron Brass Company Recalls Ultrajet Firefighting Nozzles Due to Binding
Akron Brass Company is recalling Ultrajet firefighting nozzles because internal components may bind, limiting water output and hindering firefighting efforts.
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 the defect may increase the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Akron Brass Company (ABC) is recalling certain Ultrajet firefighting nozzles, style 1820. The recall involves 108 units where components within the nozzles may bind, which limits the water output.
Reduced water flow may hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury to users. ABC will notify owners and will rebuild the affected nozzles to prevent them from binding, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2017.
Owners may contact Akron Brass Company customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or by email at [email protected]. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT recall
- Manufacturer
- Akron Brass Company
- Affected units
- 108
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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