Shield Fire Protection Fire Extinguisher Recalls
All Shield Fire Protection Fire Extinguisher recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 16th, 2012
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Recall Date
October 16th, 2012
October 16th, 2012
Units Effected
15,384
15,384
NHTSA Campaign Number: 12E045000
Manufacturer: Chem-Pak, Inc.
Date of Owner Notification: October 31st, 2012
Defect Summary:
Chem-Pak is recalling certain Shield Fire Protection aftermarket fire extinguishers, model numbers AGUARD and MC0003, manufactured in November 2011. The fire extinguishers may be used as aftermarket equipment in vehicles and were sold at Autozone and Alliance Parts Warehouse retail stores. The extinguishers may be over-pressurized and can rupture if dropped. Consequence Summary:
If dropped, the fire extinguishers may rupture causing a sudden release of the propellant and possibly causing personal injury. Corrective Summary:
Chem-Pak has notified retail stores and posted recall/replacement posters in the stores. Owners can find instructions on how to obtain a refund by going to http://www.recall25405.com or by calling Chem-Pak toll-free at 1-855-278-0173. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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