Abstract: A device for extracting plastic risers from fittings such as polyvinyl-chloride water sprinkler pipes. The device has a shallow frusto-pyramidal shank having slightly concaval sides. The opposed edges of the shank lie at an angle of between 1.5.degree. and 5.degree. with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shank. The shank has a left-handed twist between 4.degree. and 36.degree. per inch of shank length. The shank is affixed to an extension rod which, in turn, has a handle to permit turning the device about its longitudinal axis.