ANSUL Recalls Fire Extinguisher that Could Fail to Operate
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3779.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3779.
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 scratches, should contact their authorized ANSUL® distributor to request a free replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3779.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: ANSUL Recalls Fire Extinguisher that Could Fail to Operate. The notice was published on November 13, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 154,000 units are potentially affected.