CPSC, Discount Stores Announce Recall of Fire Extinguishers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-05-18). Hazards: fire, explosion, laceration. About 26,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00111 |
| Published | 2000-05-18 |
| Last updated | 2000-05-18 |
| Product category | Fire Extinguishers |
| Products | "Firestopper" fire extinguishers |
| Firm named in the title | Discount Stores |
| Firms | 99 Cents Only Store, in City of Commerce, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 26,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, explosion, laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and the firm have received five reports of the fire extinguisher exploding in consumers' homes. One consumer was hit by flying debris, but was not injured. The explosions have resulted in property damage.
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