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CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert Fire Extinguishers

U.S. CPSCFireSep 27, 2000
Recalled First Alert fire extinguisher
Recalled First Alert fire extinguisher
Recalled First Alert fire extinguisher showing location of serial number
Recalled First Alert fire extinguisher showing location of serial number

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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