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CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers

Recalled February 7, 2006 · CPSC recall 06084 · SFC America

Recalled Fire Extinguisher model WBSF-ABC110APRecalled Fire Extinguisher model WBSF-ABC210APRecalled Fire Extinguisher model WBSF-ABC340AP
Hazard
The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
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.
Units
About 50,900
Incidents / injuries
SFC America has received three reports of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge properly when activated. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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

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

Product
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers
Manufacturer(s)
Strike First Corp., of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Imported by
Strike First Corporation of America (SFC America), of Front Royal, Va.
Retailers
Fire extinguisher dealers nationwide from December 2002 through April 2004 for between $13 and $21.
Made in
Canada

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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