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ANSUL Recalls Fire Extinguisher that Could Fail to Operate

Recall 07-507 · November 13, 2006 · ANSUL

What to doPick-up tube replacements will be performed during routine annual maintenance. The pick-up tube assembly is inside the extinguisher and cannot be visually inspected without de-pressurizing and disassembling the extinguisher. This work should only be done by an authorized ANSUL® distributor. Owners concerned about an extinguisher prior to the scheduled maintenance, due to signs of physical damage such as dents or scratches, should contact their authorized ANSUL® distributor to request a free replacement.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-507 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 13, 2006
Brand
ANSUL
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
K-GUARD®, SENTRY® and FLAG FIRE® Model Fire Extinguishers
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 154,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recall involves K-GUARD® Wet Chemical, FLAG FIRE® KITCHEN ONE® Wet Chemical, FLAG FIRE® Water and SENTRY® Water Fire Extinguishers manufactured and shipped between May 2003 and September 9, 2005. The recall program involves pick-up tube replacements in the following extinguishers: Brand Model Part Number(s) K-GUARD® Wet Chemical K01-1 430849 (UL) 430850 (ULC) K01-2 432843 (UL) 432848 (ULC) SENTRY® Water W02-1 430847 (English) 430848 (Spanish/English) FLAG FIRE® KITCHEN ONE® Wet Chemical KS-6000 552055 (UL) 552500 (ULC) FLAG FIRE® Water PWS-25G 552050 (UL) 552501 (ULC) Model numbers can be found on the fire extinguisher labels. Affected models meet the following criteria: The year 2004 or 2005 is stamped on the hanger hook attachment on the shell. For 2003 models, information on specific serial numbers included in the recall can be found at www.ansul.com for the K-GUARD Wet Chemical and SENTRY Water extinguishers, or at www.pyrochem.com for the FLAG FIRE and KITCHEN ONE Wet Chemical extinguishers. Contact the firm to determine if your extinguisher is included in this replacement program.

Is my product affected?

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  • K-GUARD®, SENTRY® and FLAG FIRE® Model Fire Extinguishers · About 154,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Ansul Incorporated, through its authorized fire equipment distributors, from May 2003 through September 2005. Extinguishers were sold by distributors to their end users for about $150 to $225 each for the kitchen units and for about $100 each for the water units.; Ansul Incorporated, of Marinette, Wis..

Consumer contact

For more information, call your ANSUL® or PYRO-CHEM® distributor or Ansul Incorporated's and PYRO-CHEM's Quality Assurance Department at (800) 906-3575 (US/Canada) or (715) 732-3575 (Outside US/Canada) between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Alternatively, you can find additional information by visiting the ANSUl® Web site at www.ansul.com or the PYRO-CHEM® Web site at www.pyrochem.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

K-GUARD®, SENTRY® and FLAG FIRE® Model Fire Extinguishers (About 154,000 units). The recall involves K-GUARD® Wet Chemical, FLAG FIRE® KITCHEN ONE® Wet Chemical, FLAG FIRE® Water and SENTRY® Water Fire Extinguishers manufactured and shipped between May 2003 and September 9, 2005.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Pick-up tube replacements will be performed during routine annual maintenance. The pick-up tube assembly is inside the extinguisher and cannot be visually inspected without de-pressurizing and disassembling the extinguisher. This work should only be done by an authorized ANSUL® distributor. Owners concerned about an extinguisher prior to the scheduled maintenance, due to signs of physical damage such as dents or…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.