TL;DR: Stop using Hero Fire Spray canisters stamped 09/2024 on the bottom and request a free replacement through the company recall portal.

About 31,000 canisters are covered by a replacement recall announced September 10, 2026, after nine reports of units bursting or breaking down in storage, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Recall at a glance

The action covers Hero Fire Spray Canisters imported by Prepared Hero, of Sheridan, Wyoming, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The product was manufactured in China and carries recall number 26-755, listed as a Fast Track Recall.

The remedy is replacement. Owners are told to stop using the canisters immediately and to visit www.preparedhero.com/pages/recall for instructions on obtaining a free replacement unit and handling disposal under local and state regulations.

Consumer contact options published in the recall notice include a toll-free line at 888-457-2672 operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], and online access at www.preparedhero.com/pages/recall or www.preparedhero.com by selecting “Recalls” at the top of the page.

The New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services republished the same recall date, unit count, contact channels, and disposal directions.

What product is included

The recall involves Hero Fire Spray Fire Canisters marketed for small fires, according to Prepared Hero's Recall page. The notice describes canisters in red-and-blue or solid red finishes bearing the company logo and the words HERO Fire Spray on the front panel.

Each unit holds 20 fluid ounces. The circular containers 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.

Only one production batch is included. Coverage is limited to canisters marked with the numbers “09/2024” as the date code on the base. Prepared Hero's Recall page likewise states that the action affects only canisters displaying “09/2024” on the bottom and notes that a label on the underside identifies the model.

Photographs issued with the federal notice show the recalled Hero Fire Spray Fire Canister and the location of the date code on the bottom of the container.

Why the canisters were recalled

The stated hazard is deterioration during storage that can cause rupture and leave the unit unable to operate during a fire, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Prepared Hero's Recall page phrases the same hazard as deterioration over time causing rupture and failure during an emergency. Its question-and-answer section also describes deterioration during storage causing contents to spill and leaving canisters unavailable during an emergency.

The company reports that no injuries or deaths have been associated with the hazard to date. The federal notice similarly states that no injuries were reported.

Nine storage failures reported

The firm received nine reports of the fire spray canister exploding or deteriorating while in storage, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries were included in those nine reports.

Prepared Hero's Recall page separately confirms that no injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with the hazard. The recall therefore addresses failures discovered in storage rather than injuries during attempted fire suppression.

Consumers are nevertheless instructed not to continue using a canister that appears normal. Prepared Hero's Recall page answers the question whether a seemingly working unit may remain in service by directing owners to stop use immediately, register for a replacement, and participate in the recall.

When and where units were sold

The affected canisters were sold online at PreparedHero.com and Amazon.com from October 2024 through January 2026 for between $18 to $30, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

That sales window means some households may have purchased the spray more than a year before the September 2026 recall announcement. The $18 to $30 range reflects the transaction prices listed in the federal notice.

The importer is identified as Prepared Hero, of Sheridan, Wyoming. The country of manufacture is listed as China. The company address published on Prepared Hero's Recall page is 30 N Gould St #37171, Sheridan, WY, USA 82801.

How to confirm your date code

Turn the canister over and inspect the base for the printed numbers “09/2024,” which the federal notice identifies as the affected batch marking. According to Prepared Hero's Recall page, owners should photograph that bottom marking as part of registration and should not discard the canister before photographing it.

For households with more than one spray, the company asks for a single photograph showing all units together in the same image. Owners may also choose to supply a copy of the purchase receipt, although the company discusses receipt issues separately.

If the bottom does not show “09/2024,” the unit is outside the batch described in the current recall documents. If the bottom does show that code, the owner should treat the unit as recalled and move to the replacement and disposal process.

Stop use immediately

The first required action is immediate discontinuation of use. Both the federal notice and Prepared Hero's Recall page state that consumers should stop using the fire spray canisters immediately.

Owners should not place a recalled pressurized canister in household trash or in general recycling, including street-level or curbside bins. The reason given is that pressurized canisters require different disposal handling than ordinary products.

Owners should also avoid writing directly on the canister itself during recall handling. The company instead directs owners to place the canister in a box and write “RECALLED” on the outside of the box.

How to obtain the free replacement

Prepared Hero is offering owners of the recalled canister a free replacement upon successful product registration, according to Prepared Hero's Recall page. The company states that registration is completed on its website for each Hero Fire Spray Canister owned.

To participate, owners provide personal information in the registration section at www.preparedhero.com/pages/recall. The federal notice gives the same web address and adds that information is also available at www.preparedhero.com by selecting “Recalls” at the top of the page.

Registration requires uploading photographs of the canister or canisters. Prepared Hero's Recall page emphasizes that registration will not succeed without those photos, so owners should retain the physical units until the images are submitted.

After registration, owners receive an email confirming the submission. The company states that it strongly encourages eligible owners to participate and register.

Proper disposal through hazardous-waste channels

Consumers will be asked to place the spray canister in a box, label the box “RECALLED,” and bring it to a municipal household hazardous waste collection center to receive a free replacement, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recalled canisters must be disposed of according to local and state regulations. A municipal household hazardous waste collection center may accept the recalled spray canister, but acceptance is not automatic for pressurized containers.

Before transporting the boxed canister, owners should contact that hazardous-waste office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts pressurized canisters. If the office does not accept that category, owners should contact the municipality for further guidance.

The same three-part disposal sequence appears on Prepared Hero's Recall page: do not use trash or curbside recycling, contact the household hazardous waste center in advance about pressurized canisters, and seek municipal guidance if the center declines the item.

What if you already discarded the spray

Prepared Hero's Recall page addresses owners who previously disposed of the product and now seek a refund. The company states that it is glad the product no longer presents a household risk and calls removal of recalled units from homes the most important part of the recall.

At this time, the company states that it is offering replacements only to consumers currently in possession of the product. That possession requirement is tied to the photo documentation and box-labeling process needed to remove recalled pressurized units from homes.

Owners seeking additional help may call 888-457-2672. Prepared Hero's Recall page lists weekday hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET and email support at [email protected], while the federal notice lists the same telephone number and email with weekday hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.

Check household kits now

Anyone who bought a Hero-branded fire spray from PreparedHero.com or Amazon.com between October 2024 and January 2026 should retrieve the unit and read the bottom marking. A “09/2024” code places the 20-ounce, 1.8-pound canister with a black top tab in the group slated for boxed hazardous-waste handling and a free replacement.

Retain the canister for photographs, submit the registration images, mark only the outer box with the word “RECALLED,” and confirm pressurized-canister acceptance before traveling to a collection center. Those documented actions complete the remedy described by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Prepared Hero's Recall page.

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