CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-02-07 · 06084
Hazards
The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
Recall
Number
06084
Date
2006-02-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Strike First Corp., of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Retailer(s)
Fire extinguisher dealers nationwide from December 2002 through April 2004 for between $13 and $21.
Importer(s)
Strike First Corporation of America (SFC America), of Front Royal, Va.
Country of manufacture
Canada
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.