Recalls / 2006-02-07

CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers

06084 · Recalled 2006-02-07 · CPSC page

Recalled Fire Extinguisher model WBSF-ABC110AP

Description

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.

Hazards

The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.

Reported injuries

SFC America has received three reports of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge properly when activated. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers		About 50,900

Parties

Manufacturer: Strike First Corp.
Importer: Strike First Corporation of America (SFC America), of Front Royal, Va.
Made in: Canada
Sold at: Fire extinguisher dealers nationwide, $21.

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

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Recalled Fire Extinguisher model WBSF-ABC210AP

Recalled Fire Extinguisher model WBSF-ABC340AP

Source: CPSC recall 06084. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.