CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers
What was recalled
The recall includes Strike First 2.5 lb and 5 lb dry chemical fire extinguishers with model numbers WBSF-ABC110AP, WBSF-ABC210AP, and WBSF-ABC340AP. The model number is located under the manufacturer's address on the far right hand side of the instruction label. The recalled fire extinguishers have the following serial numbers: Model NumberSerial Number Range WBSF-ABC110AP TC101566 through TC108819 WBSF-ABC210AP TC114969 through TC135000VV822001 through VV832000WH161001 through WH167622 WBSF-ABC340AP TC135894 through TC142345 The serial number is located on the extinguisher's label, below the "UL" mark. The fire extinguishers are red, and designed for commercial, industrial, multi-residential and vehicle applications.
Hazard
The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
Injuries
SFC America has received three reports of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge properly when activated. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
Canada
Where it was sold
- Fire extinguisher dealers nationwide from December 2002 through April 2004 for between $13 and $21.
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