The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E056000·Announced 2017-10-02

Hale Products Recalls Firefighting Water Pump Retaining Rings

Hale Products is recalling retaining rings for firefighting water pumps that may corrode and fail, reducing water pressure and hindering firefighting efforts.

What this means for you

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 High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hale Products Inc. is recalling certain retaining rings, part number 077-0750-21-0, that secure the pressure relief valve in water pumps used for firefighting. These rings may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, which reduces the available water pressure.

A reduction in water pressure may hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 2,431 units. Hale will notify the affected purchasers, and dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017.

Owners may contact Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. Hale's number for this recall is SB-149. 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
Hale Products Inc
Category
Consumer Product — Firefighting Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,431

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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