Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E045000 Reported October 9, 2012

Fire extinguisher may rupture when dropped

Chem-pak, Inc. · N/A · 15,384 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12E045000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Chem-pak, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
15,384
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 9, 2012

Defect Summary

Chem-pak is recalling certain shield fire protection aftermarket fire extinguishers, model numbers aguard and mc0003, manufactured in november 2011. The fire extinguishers may be used as aftermarket equipment in vehicles and were sold at autozone and alliance parts warehouse retail stores. the extinguishers may be over-pressurized and can rupture if dropped.

Safety Consequence

If dropped, the fire extinguishers may rupture causing a sudden release of the propellant and possibly causing personal injury.

Corrective Action

Chem-pak has notified retail stores and posted recall/replacement posters in the stores. owners can find instructions on how to obtain a refund by going to http://www.recall25405.com or by calling chem-pak toll-free at 1-855-278-0173.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chem-pak, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12E045000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12E045000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12E045000?

NHTSA recall 12E045000 was issued by Chem-pak, Inc. on October 9, 2012. It addresses: Fire extinguisher may rupture when dropped. The recall affects approximately 15,384 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chem-pak, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12E045000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.