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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17E072000

Ultrajet Style 1820 — Equipment

Published December 12, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 8, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17E072000, published December 12, 2017 and initiated December 8, 2017. Recalling firm: Akron Brass Company; Ultrajet Style 1820 — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ULTRAJET
Model
STYLE 1820
Manufacturer
Akron Brass Company
Lot
ULTRAJET STYLE 1820
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Ultrajet Style 1820 — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17E072000 on December 12, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ULTRAJET. Model: STYLE 1820.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)