CPSC recall 07-507, announced November 13, 2006, covers Ansul K-GUARD®, SENTRY® and FLAG FIRE® Model Fire Extinguishers (about 154,000 units). If the fire extinguisher is dropped horizontally from a height of approximately 2 to 3 feet, the pick-up tube could crack at the threads between the pick-up tube adaptor and the stainless steel tube. The notice reports no incidents. Pick-up tube replacements will be performed during routine annual maintenance. Recall contact: call (800) 906-3575 or (715) 732-3575, or go to www.ansul.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: K01-1, K01-2, W02-1, KS-6000, PWS-25G.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 5 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers and item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the fire extinguisher labels
andthe hanger hook attachment on the shell
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- May 2003 through September 2005
- Price paid
- $100 to $225
Why it was recalled
If the fire extinguisher is dropped horizontally from a height of approximately 2 to 3 feet, the pick-up tube could crack at the threads between the pick-up tube adaptor and the stainless steel tube. If a pick-up tube is cracked, the extinguisher can fail to discharge properly when activated, which can put users at risk during a fire.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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 to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 5 listed in this recall, then check the serial numbers and item or SKU numbers the notice lists.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 906-3575 or (715) 732-3575, or go to www.ansul.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ansul
- Manufacturer
- Ansul Incorporated, of Marinette, Wis.
- Product type
- Fire extinguishers
- Recall number
- 07-507
- Units
- About 154,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
K-GUARD®, SENTRY® and FLAG FIRE® Model Fire Extinguishers
CPSC product type: Fire Extinguishers
This recall in context
Compared with the 8 fire extinguisher recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 154,000 units: the 5th-largest of 7 fire extinguisher recalls that state a unit count. The median is 167,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 7 of 8 fire extinguisher recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- About 2 years. Recalled 14 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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