CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert Fire Extinguishers

Recalled September 27, 2000 · CPSC recall 00188 · BRK

Recalled First Alert fire extinguisher showing location of serial number

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.

Units

About 600,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and BRK have received five reports from consumers of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge when activated. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers with recalled fire extinguishers should contact First Alert to receive a coupon for a new extinguisher.

Contact

Consumers with recalled fire extinguishers may contact First Alert at (866) 669-2736 anytime or visit the First Alert website at http://www.firstalert.com/more_information/index.htm

Product

First Alert fire extinguishers

Manufacturer(s)

BRK Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill.

Retailers

Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores nationwide sold the fire extinguishers, from September 1999 through September 2000, for between $9 and $15.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →