ULTRAJET ULTRAJET STYLE 1820 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
ULTRAJET STYLE 1820
Brand
ULTRAJET
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Akron Brass Company is recalling certain ULTRAJET STYLE 1820 equipment due to equipment issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026