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Smeal Holding - Wireless controller sleep mode disabled
Official notice
12 Jan 2021
Last checked
12 Jan 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Smeal Holding - Wireless controller sleep mode disabled. Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury. Published 2021-01-12.
What to do now
Smeal will notify owners, and dealers will ask the customer to return the affected controller to akron brass for a software update, free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2021. Owners may contact smeal customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Smeal's number for this recall is 20-17.
Units affected
2
Recall number
20-17
Official notice
2021-01-12
The hazard
The hazard
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
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Brand: Smeal Holding. Contact: Smeal Holding, LLC.
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Documents, notices & source
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