CPSC, Discount Stores Announce Recall of Fire Extinguishers
⚠️ Because of the high-pressure contents of these fire extinguishers, they can explode and expose consumers to flying debris, causing puncture wounds and blast injuries.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Other
- Published
- May 18, 2000
What's affected?
- Product
- "Firestopper" fire extinguishers
- Retailers
- Dollar-type discount stores, including Only Deals and Bargain Wholesale, and wholesalers sold these fire extinguishers nationwide, from January 1999 through February 2000, for between $.99 and $4.
Additional details
The fire extinguisher is yellow with a black top and a red spout. "FIRESTOPPER" is written on the side of the extinguisher in orange. The "I" in the name is written to resemble a flame. Other writing on the unit includes "ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE," "NON-TOXIC," "The Portable Liquid Fire Extinguisher," and "MADE IN THE USA." The extinguisher is about 10 inches high, and the net weight is 12 ounces. The product was originally marketed by Bombay Productions Inc. in California.
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers should discharge these fire extinguishers into a plastic garbage bag or similar container outside, in an open area. Consumers can return the discharged units to the store where purchased, for a refund.
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