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Akron Brass Company Equipment recall

Recalled May 27, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20E032000 · Akron Brass Company

Hazard
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Akron Brass will notify owners, and request them to return affected wireless remote controllers to Akron Brass for a software update to enable the sleep mode, free of charge. This recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161.
Units
53 units

Description

Akron Brass Company (Akron Brass) is recalling certain battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.

What to do

Akron Brass will notify owners, and request them to return affected wireless remote controllers to Akron Brass for a software update to enable the sleep mode, free of charge. This recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161.

Product
Akron Brass Company WIRELESS CONTROLLER
Manufacturer(s)
Akron Brass Company

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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