Kent Shotshell Recall: Match Both Box Codes

The Kent shotshell recall depends on two identifiers, not just a brand name: the product code and its corresponding lot number must both match Kent’s list (manufacturer notice). Checking only “20 gauge” or “TealSteel” on a box won’t settle whether it’s included.

If both codes match, stop using that ammunition, keep it separate and contact Kent for return instructions. Don’t fire a few shells to test the batch, and don’t pass it to someone else. Kent’s notice directs owners not to sell, distribute or transfer affected ammunition (recall instructions).

Checked October 26, 2026. The manufacturer’s notice is dated September 2026, and its announcement appeared in The Outdoor Wire on October 2. This is an updated identification guide, not a claim that the recall began today.

Which boxes are included in the Kent shotshell recall?

Read the product code and lot number from the original box label, then compare them as a pair. Kent’s list contains these ten product codes; each bullet below keeps the corresponding lots beside the correct code (original recall list).

• Ultimate Turkey, C123TK50-4: lot IH215.
• Ultimate Turkey, C123TK50-5: lot IH216.
• Ultimate Turkey, C203TK36-4: lot IH219.
• Ultimate Turkey, C203TK36-5: lot IH218.
• Fasteel+, CC203FSP28-3X5: lots IH137, IH475, IH594 and IH707.
• Ultimate FastLead, CC203UFL36-5: lot IH527.
• Ultimate FastLead, K123UFL50-5: lots IH222 and IH459.
• Ultimate FastLead, K203UFL36-5: lot IH561.
• Steel Dove, K20SD24-6: lots IH497 and IH535.
• TealSteel, KTS20328-6: lots IH196, IH220, IH304, IH537, IH630 and IH717.

Those combinations are transcribed from Kent’s notice and agree with the October 2 announcement. Use the manufacturer’s current notice as the controlling list if it changes after this article’s check date.

For example, K20SD24-6 with IH497 matches the Steel Dove entry. A different lot on a K20SD24-6 box doesn’t become part of this recall merely because the product code matches; Kent expressly limits the recall to the listed combinations (manufacturer scope).

Read every box you intend to use. One box’s label doesn’t identify another box’s contents, particularly if ammunition has been moved between containers. Don’t turn “not on this recall list” into a general certification of unidentified, damaged or unsuitable ammunition.

What is the warning, and what should you do now?

Kent warns that the affected ammunition may produce excessive chamber pressure when fired, which could damage the firearm, make it inoperable and expose the shooter or bystanders to serious injury (hazard statement). The notice calls for stopping use, not an owner-run inspection or firing test (manufacturer instructions).

Set affected boxes apart from ammunition that isn’t subject to the recall and tell anyone sharing access that they are out of use. Keep the labels with the ammunition rather than emptying everything into a common storage container. That preserves the information needed for Kent’s identification process.

Contact Kent using the recall-specific details: 844-951-6098 or support@kentcartridge.com (recall contact). Have the complete box-label information available and explain any missing packaging, mixed contents or unreadable characters instead of filling in a likely number.

Kent says it will arrange returns and provide information about replacement or reimbursement options as applicable (remedy description). Obtain those instructions before shipping, visiting a retailer or choosing a disposal route. The notice doesn’t provide a universal refund amount, a return deadline or a do-it-yourself shipping procedure (published notice).

Is a county disposal center the same as a recall return?

No. A local waste program’s acceptance list isn’t Kent’s return authorization, and handing ammunition to a disposal facility doesn’t establish that you’ve completed the manufacturer’s remedy. Contact Kent first about a matching box.

In Palm Beach County, the Solid Waste Authority lists ammunition among materials accepted through its Home Chemical & Recycling Centers, and says household hazardous waste isn’t collected curbside (SWA guidance). Don’t put unwanted shells in the household bin or assume a regular pickup will handle them.

Broward County also lists ammunition among accepted household hazardous waste, but its residential drop-off program is limited to participating municipalities and requires proof of residency (Broward program details). Living somewhere in Broward isn’t, by itself, confirmation that you’re eligible for that program.

These are general disposal programs, not verified collection points for this Kent recall. If Kent directs you toward local disposal rather than its return process, confirm acceptance of your particular material and the applicable arrangements with the receiving facility before transporting anything. Don’t substitute a county webpage for instructions about recalled ammunition.

What information belongs in a message to your instructor?

If the recall affects equipment you planned to bring, tell the instructor before the appointment. Say that the ammunition is out of use and that you’re resolving it with Kent; don’t bring it to a lesson for a demonstration or clearance.

The Suburban Protector instructor page identifies the team for training inquiries, not a manufacturer recall service. Keep the two conversations separate: Kent handles identification and the remedy, while an instructor can discuss whether an appropriate lesson arrangement can be confirmed.

A different box still needs to satisfy the firearm’s requirements and the facility’s rules. Our range ammunition rules guide explains the facility-policy check; passing that check doesn’t override a recall.

Frequently asked questions

My box has a longer marking after the listed lot number. Should I ignore it?

Don’t remove characters or assume a longer marking means the same thing. Send Kent the complete marking and a clear photograph of the original label, then ask the company to confirm coverage. Kent offers product-identification help through its recall contact (manufacturer notice). Leave uncertain ammunition unused while that question is resolved.

Can loose shells be cleared using an empty box I found nearby?

Only rely on packaging you know belongs to those shells. An empty box nearby doesn’t establish their origin, and mixing ammunition makes that uncertainty harder to resolve. Tell Kent exactly what packaging is missing and what you know about the contents. Don’t guess a lot number or fire the shells to identify them.

Does the notice say how many injuries have occurred?

The reviewed Kent notice describes the risk of serious injury but doesn’t give an injury count (manufacturer warning). That absence is not a statement that no injuries occurred. Don’t use an assumed incident count to decide whether to follow the recall; the manufacturer’s stop-use instruction applies to the listed combinations.

Can I give a matching box to someone whose shotgun has worked with it before?

No. Kent tells owners not to sell, distribute or transfer affected ammunition (recall instructions). A friend’s previous experience doesn’t remove a matching box from the list. Keep it separate and contact the manufacturer for its return process instead of making another person responsible for deciding whether to use it.

Resolve the recall before planning the next lesson

For a box covered by the Kent shotshell recall, contact Kent first. If that changes your lesson plans, send Mike a private instruction inquiry explaining what equipment is unavailable and what you want to learn. Confirm an appropriate arrangement before bringing ammunition to the session.