TL;DR: Check the base for 09/2024 and stop using it

Prepared Hero is recalling about 31,000 Hero Fire Spray canisters because cans marked 09/2024 can deteriorate, rupture in storage, and fail to spray during a fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the action on Sept. 10, 2026, and directs owners to stop using the affected cans immediately and seek a free replacement through the company recall page.

According to Medical Daily, the company has received nine reports of canisters exploding or deteriorating while in storage, with no injuries reported. Only cans carrying the date code 09/2024 on the base are included in recall number 26-755.

According to KY3, consumers are asked to place the canister in a box, label the box RECALLED, and bring it to a municipal household hazardous waste collection center for disposal under local and state regulations.

Why this recall matters for home fire kits

Compact fire sprays have become a common backup item in kitchens, garages, vehicles, and workshops. A pressurized unit is expected to deliver suppressant in the first seconds of a small fire.

The hazard identified in this recall strikes at that expectation in two ways. According to SafetyScored, the recalled fire spray canister can deteriorate over time, causing it to rupture and fail to operate during a fire. That failure mode poses a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

A can that bursts while stored in a drawer, cabinet, vehicle, or shop can startle or injure someone nearby. A can that has slowly lost pressure may appear normal but produce little or no spray when the release tab is pressed.

For preparedness households, the lesson is direct: check every Hero Fire Spray unit now, including spares. Do not keep a recalled canister in service while waiting for a replacement.

How to identify the recalled Hero Fire Spray

The recall covers a defined batch, not every Hero product. Identification relies on color, labeling, size, and the base marking.

According to SafetyScored, the recalled units are Hero Fire Spray Fire Canisters in either red and blue or red, bearing the company logo and the name HERO Fire Spray on the front panel. Each canister contains 20 fluid ounces.

The circular canisters measure about 2.6 inches in diameter and 11.4 inches tall and weigh about 1.8 pounds. A black plastic release tab sits on top of the canister.

The decisive check is the date code. According to KY3, the affected batch is clearly marked on the base of the canister with the numbers 09/2024 as the date code. Only that batch is included.

Households with multiple units should turn each canister over and inspect the base separately. Gift recipients who do not know the purchase date should rely on the base marking rather than memory.

Where and when the affected cans were sold

Sale location and timing help owners decide which storage areas to search. The recall notice defines a clear sales window and price range.

According to SafetyScored, the sprays were sold online at PreparedHero.com and Amazon.com from October 2024 through January 2026 for between $18 to $30. Owners who bought through Amazon can review order history to confirm purchase timing.

According to Medical Daily, the importer is Prepared Hero of Sheridan, Wyoming, and the canisters were made in China. The Commission lists the action as recall number 26-755 under its Fast Track program for firms that move quickly to offer a remedy.

The time span means cans could now be in primary kitchens as well as secondary locations. Check vehicles, workshops, boats, vacation homes, rental units, and supplies given to relatives.

Anyone who distributed cans as gifts should notify the recipients. A short message with the product name, date code location, and recall page address can prevent a recalled unit from remaining beside a stove.

Nine storage failures reported, no injuries reported

The recall record describes failures discovered before emergency use. That distinction matters for risk assessment, but it does not reduce the stop-use instruction.

According to Medical Daily, Prepared Hero received nine reports of canisters exploding or deteriorating while in storage. No injuries have been reported in connection with those incidents.

According to KY3, the Springfield, Missouri, station reported that the spray canister can deteriorate over time, causing it to rupture and fail to operate during a fire. The station also reported the company count of nine storage explosions without reported injuries.

The recall notice does not identify a root cause for the deterioration. The notice also does not state whether any unit failed during an actual fire response.

Owners should treat any sign of bulging, leaking, corrosion, odor, weak spray, or surface change as a reason to stop handling the unit except for safe packaging and transport. Do not test-fire a suspected recalled canister.

What to do: stop use, box, label, and deliver for replacement

The remedy is a free replacement unit obtained through the company recall process. Safe handling and correct disposal are part of that process because the cans remain pressurized.

Consumers should stop using the recalled fire spray canisters immediately and visit www.preparedhero.com/pages/recall for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit. The page also explains how to dispose of the recalled canister according to local and state regulations.

According to KY3, consumers will be asked to place the fire spray canister in a box, label the box RECALLED, and bring it to a municipal household hazardous waste collection center to receive the free replacement.

Do not place the canister in household trash or curbside recycling. According to Medical Daily, the Commission states that the recalled cans must be disposed of differently than other products because they are pressurized.

Not every collection site accepts pressurized containers. Call the household hazardous waste center ahead of the trip to confirm acceptance, hours, quantity limits, and packaging rules. If the local center does not accept pressurized containers, ask the city or county for guidance on an alternate drop-off option.

How to contact Prepared Hero and report a problem

Direct company contact is available for replacement questions, proof-of-disposal questions, and eligibility questions. A federal portal is available for incident reports.

According to Medical Daily, Prepared Hero can be reached toll-free at 888-457-2672 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected].

Keep the base marking, purchase receipt, order confirmation, and photographs of the front panel and base together when contacting the company. For Amazon purchases, save the order number and order date. For units received as gifts, record who provided the unit and when possible.

Consumers can report a burst canister or another product problem through SaferProducts.gov. Include the product name, date code, purchase location, storage location, and a description of what happened.

If contents contact skin or eyes, rinse the area with plenty of water. The Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 connects callers to a local poison center, and anyone with eye pain, burns, or breathing difficulty should seek medical care.

Covering the gap while the replacement is on the way

Removing a kitchen spray can leave a visible gap in a fire plan. Core home protections remain working smoke alarms and a practiced escape plan.

For a small grease fire in a pan, the U.S. Fire Administration advises sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the burner, as summarized by Medical Daily. Leave the pan in place and keep the lid on until the pan cools.

Never pour water on burning grease because it can spread the fire. If fire is spreading, producing heavy smoke, or blocking an exit, leave the building and call 911 from outside.

Handheld sprays and extinguishers are intended only for small fires in the earliest stage. Even when a small fire appears extinguished, a fire department check can confirm that nothing remains smoldering.

Households seeking immediate coverage can consider a traditional fire extinguisher labeled for home use while awaiting the replacement. Read the label to confirm which fire types it is rated to address, and review the operating instructions before storing it.

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