CPSC2006-02-07
CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers
Strike First Corp., of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Hazard
The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
Remedy
Consumers with fire extinguishers included in the recall should immediately contact SFC America for information on how to arrange to have their extinguishers repaired.
Sold at
Fire extinguisher dealers nationwide from December 2002 through April 2004 for between $13 and $21.
Affected count
About 50,900
Injuries reported
SFC America has received three reports of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge properly when activated. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers
Consumer contact
Call SFC America at (800) 255-5515 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the SFC America Web site at www.strikefirstusa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-SFC-America-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Fire-ExtinguishersDon't want to check this manually?
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