The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E072000·Announced 2017-12-08

Akron Brass Recalls Ultrajet Fire Hose Nozzles Due to Fracture Risk

Akron Brass is recalling Ultrajet Style 1820 fire hose nozzles that may fracture, potentially causing firefighters to lose control of the hose.

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 for potential injury without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Akron Brass Company is recalling certain Ultrajet Style 1820 fire hose nozzles. The recall involves 296 units. The defect is that these nozzles may fracture at the connection point between the nozzle body and the shutoff body.

If the nozzle fractures, the water flow pattern may change or the firefighter may lose control of the hose. This could hinder firefighting efforts and increase the risk of injury. No specific injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Owners should contact Akron Brass Company customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or by email at [email protected]. Akron Brass will instruct owners to return the affected nozzles to be retrofitted with a new component and O-rings or replaced with a new nozzle, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2017. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Akron Brass Company
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
296

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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