Phosphate Reagent #1 Bottles sold within the Taylor Phosphate Test Kit

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 16, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record for the consumer safety database.

Recall Summary
This recall involves Phosphate Reagent

1 bottles (part number R-0980) that contain sulfuric acid. These bottles were sold as a component within Taylor Phosphate Test Kits (model K-1106) and were also sold separately as replacement reagent bottles. The recall was initiated by Taylor Water Technologies LLC, of Sparks, Maryland. The recall notice was published on March 6, 2025. The reason for the recall is that the packaging for the bottle containing sulfuric acid is not child resistant, which violates the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Affected Products
The recalled products are Phosphate Reagent

1 bottles. The bottles are labeled with the brand name “Taylor,” the product name “Phosphate Reagent #1,” part number “R-0980,” and “A Size: 22 mL (.75 oz).” These bottles were sold as part of Taylor Phosphate Test Kits, which are labeled with the brand name “Taylor,” the kit name “Phosphate Test,” and part number “K-1106.” The kits are used to test the level of phosphate in water for pools, spas, and aquariums. The replacement reagent bottle sold separately has the same label. Phosphate Reagent #1 has a shelf-life of 24 months. Only unexpired Phosphate Reagent #1 bottles are included in this recall. The products were sold online at www.taylortechnologies.com and other websites, as well as in pool and aquarium stores nationwide. They were sold from August 2022 through August 2024 for about $13 for the reagent bottles and $56 for the kits that include the reagent bottles. The number of units affected is about 10,000. The manufacturer is located in the United States.

Hazard Information
The recalled Taylor Water Technologies reagent bottles sold with test kits contain sulfuric acid. According to the recall notice, the packaging for the bottle with sulfuric acid is not child resistant, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). This poses a risk of chemical burns to the skin or eyes and internal corrosive burns, if ingested.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should stop using the recalled Phosphate Reagent

1 bottles immediately. Consumers should place the bottles in a safe and secure location away from the reach of children. Consumers should then contact Taylor Water Technologies for information on how to properly dispose of the recalled bottle and to obtain a free replacement bottle. Only unexpired Phosphate Reagent #1 bottles are included in this recall and are eligible for the free replacement. Taylor Water Technologies is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free replacement bottle. Consumers are instructed to contact Taylor Water Technologies to arrange for proper disposal of the recalled bottle and to receive a free replacement bottle.

Contact Information
Consumers can contact Taylor Water Technologies at 800-837-8548 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also use the online contact form at https://www.taylortechnologies.com/en/content/contact-customer-service. Alternatively, consumers can visit https://www.taylortechnologies.com and click on “Recall Information” under the Resource Center tab at the top of the page for more information, or visit https://www.taylortechnologies.com/en/content/recall-information.

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