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CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers

Recall 06-084 · February 7, 2006 · Strike First

What to doConsumers with fire extinguishers included in the recall should immediately contact SFC America for information on how to arrange to have their extinguishers repaired.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-084 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 7, 2006
Brand
Strike First
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 50,900
Made in
Canada
Last updated by CPSC
May 6, 2024

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers · About 50,900 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Fire extinguisher dealers nationwide from December 2002 through April 2004 for between $13 and $21.; Strike First Corp., of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada; Strike First Corporation of America (SFC America), of Front Royal, Va..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

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

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?

Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers (About 50,900 units). 5 lb and 5 lb dry chemical fire extinguishers with model numbers WBSF-ABC110AP, WBSF-ABC210AP, and WBSF-ABC340AP.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers with fire extinguishers included in the recall should immediately contact SFC America for information on how to arrange to have their extinguishers repaired.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 6, 2024. 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.