SFC America Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers
Date of Recall
2006-02-07CPSC Release Number
06-084Manufactured In
CanadaUnits
About 50,900Manufacturer
Strike First Corp., of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.Importer
Strike First Corporation of America (SFC America), of Front Royal, Va.Sold By
Fire extinguisher dealers nationwide from December 2002 through April 2004 for between $13 and $21.Problem/Hazard
The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.Injuries/Incidents
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 Number | Serial Number Range |
|---|---|
| WBSF-ABC110AP | TC101566 through TC108819 |
| WBSF-ABC210AP | TC114969 through TC135000 VV822001 through VV832000 WH161001 through WH167622 |
| WBSF-ABC340AP | TC135894 through TC142345 |
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.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.comRecall Comments
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