SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Recalled for Failure to Spray in Emergency

TL;DR: Stop using SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Spray with Training Canisters, model SDP-G-03, with expiration 9/2027 — missing red nozzles can prevent deployment in an emergency, and Security Equipment Corporation offers a free replacement.

Recall at a glance

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Security Equipment Corporation of Fenton, Missouri recalled about 4,000 SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Spray with Training Canisters under recall number 24-040.

The recall date listed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is December 07, 2023. The case is listed as a Fast Track Recall.

The remedy listed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is Replace. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled 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, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The manufacturer is identified as Security Equipment Corporation, of Fenton, Missouri. The country of manufacture listed is the United States.

No injuries have been reported, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The firm has received two reports of the red nozzle missing.

For preparedness readers, the core action is simple. Check the model number. Check the expiration date. Check for the red nozzle. Then request the replacement if the canister matches the recall description.

What product is covered

This recall involves SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel with Training Canisters with model number SDP-G-03, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The SKU listed on the SABRE product page for Aim and Fire Pepper Gel is SDP-G-03. The price listed on that product page is $49.99.

The canisters look like a toy gun and have a black handle with an orange body, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. SABRE describes these as gel dispensers that are co-packaged with an orange and black delivery system, according to the company recall update at https://www.sabrered.com/2023-aim-and-fire-pepper-gel-recall/.

Only units with the expiration date of 9/2027 are included in the recall, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. SABRE states the same limit in its recall update: Only products with a 9/2027 Expiration Date are being recalled.

The package contains a pepper gel canister, practice spray canister, and practice target, according to the SABRE product page. The formula is listed as SABRE Red Gel. The item dimensions listed are 7.75 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches. The item weight listed is 2 lbs. The liquid volume listed is 0.39 oz.

State and local laws prohibit shipment of this model to AK, HI, MA, and NY, according to the SABRE product page. Continental U.S. shipping only is stated for the model. Individual state restrictions apply.

How to identify an affected canister

Look for model SDP-G-03 on packaging or product materials. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission identifies that model number as the recalled configuration.

Look at the colors. The recalled units have a black handle with an orange body. The design resembles a toy gun.

Find the white label on the side of the canisters. The expiration date can be found on the white label on the side of the canisters, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

If the date reads 9/2027, treat the canister as included. If the date shows another month or year, it is not described as included in this action.

Inspect the top of the canister. The recalled SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Canister is shown with a red nozzle on top in recall photos. Affected units do not contain that part.

SABRE states that affected items are missing a small red nozzle located on top of the red valve stem, according to the company recall update at https://www.sabrered.com/2023-aim-and-fire-pepper-gel-recall/. Without that component, visual inspection may show the valve stem without the red fitting seated above it.

Do not pull the trigger to test-fire a suspected unit for diagnosis. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission directs consumers to immediately stop using the recalled canisters and seek replacement instructions.

Why the missing nozzle matters

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, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Also, the canisters can fail to spray in the defense of the individual during an emergency, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. SABRE states that without the red nozzle the product will not deploy when it is triggered, according to the company recall update.

SABRE adds that this poses a risk as they may not deploy when needed, according to the company recall update at https://www.sabrered.com/2023-aim-and-fire-pepper-gel-recall/.

For a preparedness kit, that failure mode is direct. The tool is carried for defense of the individual. If the trigger path lacks the nozzle, the expected stream does not leave the canister.

Two reports of the red nozzle missing have been received by the firm, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries have been reported in connection with those reports.

Where and when the units were sold

The recalled canisters were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from July 2023 through August 2023 for about $50, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

That two-month sales window matters for kit audits. A unit bought in July 2023 or August 2023 from a sporting goods store or from Amazon.com should be checked against the model and date criteria.

The listed price point aligns with the current product page. The SABRE product page lists $49.99 for Aim and Fire Pepper Gel, SKU SDP-G-03.

Retail partners named on the SABRE product page for online shopping include Amazon, Scheels, and Turner’s. The recall sales listing specifically names sporting goods stores nationwide and Amazon.com.

Anyone who received the device as a gift, moved it into a vehicle kit, or stored it with camping gear should trace the purchase timing. The expiration label remains the controlling check. Only 9/2027 units are included, even if the shape and colors match.

What to do for a free replacement

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, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The firm will provide a free shipping label to return the product. Keep the canister secured and out of service while waiting for instructions. Do not place a suspected failed unit in everyday trash without direction from the company.

Contact Security Equipment Corp. at 800-325-9568 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The email listed is [email protected].

Online, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission directs consumers to www.saberered.com and to click on “Aim & Fire Pepper Spray Recall” or to visit https://www.sabrered.com/2023-aim-and-fire-pepper-gel-recall/ for more information.

Have the model number and expiration date available when calling or writing. Note where the white side label shows 9/2027. Note whether the red nozzle is present on top of the valve stem.

If a recall remedy issue arises, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission provides a Recall Complaint form for consumers experiencing issues with a recall remedy or believing a company is non-responsive to a remedy request.

Preparedness takeaway: verify deployment parts

SABRE describes the Aim and Fire system as a pistol-style grip supporting enhanced precision and more controlled deployment, with a built-in safety to help prevent accidental discharge, according to the SABRE product page. The package includes a practice cartridge and target to help build confidence before real-world use.

The specifications listed on the SABRE product page include total spray time of 10+ seconds, spray distance of 15 feet, trigger safety type, and a powerful stream of gel spray pattern. The product page also lists UV marking dye that can assist authorities in suspect identification after deployment.

Those features depend on a complete spray path. In this recall, the absent red nozzle breaks that path. A pre-use look at the valve area therefore belongs in a readiness check.

For households with more than one defensive tool, segregate any SDP-G-03 canister dated 9/2027 until Security Equipment Corporation resolves it. Do not rotate a suspect canister to a car, backpack, or bedside as a backup. Replacement through the company keeps the kit complete without relying on an unverified unit.

Record the recall number with kit paperwork. Recall number 24-040 identifies this action in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission records. Recording the manufacturer name, Security Equipment Corporation of Fenton, Missouri, and the contact hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, keeps the follow-up step accessible during an outage or move.