Akron Brass Company: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Akron Brass Company in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2017

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December 8, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Fire Nozzle May Fracture Increasing Reaction Force

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.

NHTSA ID: 17E072000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 296

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 65.4

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May 5, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Firefighting Nozzles may have Reduced Water Output

Akron Brass Company (ABC) is recalling certain Ultrajet firefighting nozzles, style 1820. Components within the nozzles may bind, limiting the water output.

NHTSA ID: 17E022000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 108

Consequence Summary:

Reduced water flow may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

ABC will notify owners and will rebuild the affected nozzles to prevent them from binding, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2017. Owners may contact Akron Brass Company customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or by email at akrontech@idexcorp.com.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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