CPSC, Distributors Announce Recall of "FIRE CAP" Fire and Smoke Suppressants
What was recalled
The 16-ounce aerosol cans are red, orange, yellow, black and white with a red plastic cap and red aerosol button. Wording on the front of the can reads, in part, "FIRE CAP...FIRE and SMOKE SUPPRESSANT." "FOR USE ON SMALL SPOT FIRES..." is on the back of the can, along with drawings of the product being used on a trash can fire, a stove fire, a car fire and a camp fire. "Manufactured by the Colbra Group" is written on the back of the can.
Hazard
The product does not suppress fires and could intensify fires.
Injuries
CPSC is not aware of any incidents or injuries with this product. This recall is being conducted to help prevent injuries.
Where it was sold
- Snap-On Tools dealers, Home Shopping Network, and direct market distributors, including Mid-State Fire Systems, and Contract Filling Inc., sold the product nationwide, from February 1996 through September 1999, for about $10.
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