Prepared Hero and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a fast-track recall on September 10, 2026, for HERO Fire Spray canisters stamped with a Production Date Code of 09/2024. The units may fail to extinguish fires and could rupture because they are pressurized. Owners should stop using affected canisters, take them to a Household Hazardous Waste collection site, and register online for a free replacement by uploading a photo of the production date code. For assistance call 1-888-457-2672 or email [email protected].
Recall Alert: Prepared Hero HERO Fire Spray Canisters (Production Date 09/2024) — May Fail Or Rupture
Prepared Hero FIre Extinguisher Recall
If you keep a fire extinguisher in your garage, vehicle, or UTV, check whether it’s part of a recent safety recall. Prepared Hero and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a fast-track recall for a batch of HERO Fire Spray canisters that may fail to extinguish a fire and, because they are pressurized, could rupture.
How To Identify An Affected Canister
Look at the bottom of the canister for the Production Date Code. The recall applies to canisters stamped with 09/2024. The product label also shows a Production Date Code near the top and an Expiration Date Code at the bottom — the Production Date Code is the one that determines whether your canister is affected.
Product Details
- Brand/model: HERO Fire Spray (Prepared Hero)
- Production Date Code: 09/2024 (recalled)
- Sales period: Sold online via PreparedHero.com and Amazon between October 2024 and January 2026
- Price at time of sale: US $18–$30
- Specs: 20 ounces, about 2.6 inches diameter by 11.4 inches tall, weighing just under 2 pounds
- Appearance: Red-only or Red-and-Blue finishes, Prepared Hero logo, black plastic release tab on top
Why They Were Recalled
The canisters may not properly extinguish a fire and, because they are pressurized, could rupture under certain conditions. For safety, Prepared Hero and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advise owners to stop using affected units immediately.
What You Should Do
- Stop using the canister immediately if it has Production Date Code 09/2024.
- Do not throw affected canisters in regular household trash — they are pressurized and pose a hazard.
- Take the canister to a municipal Household Hazardous Waste collection site or an approved drop-off event. Follow Prepared Hero’s published instructions to prepare the canister for safe handover.
- Register for a free replacement on Prepared Hero’s website. Registration requires basic information and a photo of the production date code on the bottom of the canister. Including a purchase receipt can help but is not always required.
Contact Information
If you need help with the recall or the replacement process, contact Prepared Hero customer service toll-free at 1-888-457-2672 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Central) or email [email protected].
Recall announced: September 10, 2026 (fast-track recall with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission).
If you’re unsure whether your canister is affected, double-check the production date code on the bottom and contact Prepared Hero or your local hazardous-waste center for guidance.
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