CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert Fire Extinguishers

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 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.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers with recalled fire extinguishers should contact First Alert to receive a coupon for a new extinguisher.

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

制造商：BRK Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill.

零售商：Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores nationwide sold the fire extinguishers, from September 1999 through September 2000, for between $9 and $15.