SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Spray with Training Canisters

CPSC Recall #24-040 - December 7, 2023

Recall Summary

Recall Number24-040
Recall DateDecember 7, 2023
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 4,000
ManufacturerSecurity Equipment Corporation, of Fenton, Missouri
Manufactured InUnited States

Where It Was Sold

Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from July 2023 through August 2023 for about $50.

Product

SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Spray with Training Canisters

Description

This recall involves SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel with Training Canisters with model number SDP-G-03. The canisters look like a toy gun and have a black handle with an orange body. Only units with the expiration date of 9/2027 are included in the recall. The expiration date can be found on the white label on the side of the canisters.

Hazard

The Sabre Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Spray canisters do not contain the red nozzle on top of the valve stem that is needed to deploy the product and will not deploy pepper gel spray when it is triggered. Also, the canisters can fail to spray in the defense of the individual during an emergency.

Incidents & Injuries

The firm has received two reports of the red nozzle missing. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Spray with Training Canisters and contact Security Equipment Corporation for instructions on receiving a free replacement product. The firm will provide a free shipping label to return the product.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident, they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.