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If the water pattern changes or the firefighter loses control of the hose, the fire fighting efforts may be hindered, increasing the risk of injury.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
Akron Brass will notify owners, instructing them to return the affected nozzles to be retrofitted with a new component and O-rings or replace the old nozzle a new nozzle, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2017. Owners may contact Akron Brass Company customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or by email at akrontech@idexcorp.com.
Who to contact: Akron Brass will notify owners, instructing them to return the affected nozzles to be retrofitted with a new component and O-rings or replace the old nozzle a new nozzle, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2017. Owners may contact Akron Brass Company customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or by email at akrontech@idexcorp.com.
Akron Brass Company (Akron Brass) is recalling certain Ultrajet Style 1820 fire hose nozzles. These nozzles may fracture at the connection point between the nozzle body and the shutoff body, potentially causing the water flow pattern to change or the firefighter to lose control of the hose.
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Akron Brass Company — Fire Nozzle May Fracture Increasing Reaction Force”
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