CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert Fire Extinguishers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-09-27). Hazards: fire. Models: FE1A10G. About 600,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00188 |
| Published | 2000-09-27 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-24 |
| Product category | Fire Extinguishers |
| Products | First Alert fire extinguishers |
| Firm named in the title | BRK |
| Firms | BRK Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 600,000 |
| Model numbers | FE1A10G |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores nationwide sold the fire extinguishers, from September 1999 through September 2000, for between $9 and $15. |
Description
Only First Alert model FE1A10G with serial numbers beginning with: RH, RK, RL, RP, RT, RU, or RW are included in this recall. The serial number is located on the extinguisher's label, above the model number in a rectangular box. "First Alert" is written on the units' label and pressure gauge. The fire extinguishers are either red or white.
Hazard
The extinguishers can fail to discharge when the trigger is activated, failing to put out a fire, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled fire extinguishers should contact First Alert to receive a coupon for a new extinguisher.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and BRK have received five reports from consumers of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge when activated. No injuries have been reported.
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