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CPSC, Discount Stores Announce Recall of Fire Extinguishers

Recall 00-111 · May 18, 2000

What to doConsumers should discharge these fire extinguishers into a plastic garbage bag or similar container outside, in an open area. Consumers can return the discharged units to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
00-111 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 18, 2000
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
"Firestopper" fire extinguishers
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 26,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 18, 2000

What was recalled

The fire extinguisher is yellow with a black top and a red spout. "FIRESTOPPER" is written on the side of the extinguisher in orange. The "I" in the name is written to resemble a flame. Other writing on the unit includes "ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE," "NON-TOXIC," "The Portable Liquid Fire Extinguisher," and "MADE IN THE USA." The extinguisher is about 10 inches high, and the net weight is 12 ounces. The product was originally marketed by Bombay Productions Inc. in California.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • "Firestopper" fire extinguishers · About 26,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled "Firestopper" fire extinguishers
Recalled "Firestopper" fire extinguishers

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Dollar-type discount stores, including Only Deals and Bargain Wholesale, and wholesalers sold these fire extinguishers nationwide, from January 1999 through February 2000, for between $.99 and $4.; 99 Cents Only Store, in City of Commerce, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and the firm have received five reports of the fire extinguisher exploding in consumers' homes. One consumer was hit by flying debris, but was not injured. The explosions have resulted in property damage.

Consumer contact

For more information, call 99 Cents Only Stores at (888) 289-3325 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

"Firestopper" fire extinguishers (About 26,000 units). The fire extinguisher is yellow with a black top and a red spout.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should discharge these fire extinguishers into a plastic garbage bag or similar container outside, in an open area. Consumers can return the discharged units to the store where purchased, for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 18, 2000. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.