[Recalled] Firestopper fire extinguishers — Fire Extinguishers Recalled by 99 Cents Only NEWS from CPSC U.S | CPSC 2000-05-18
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Recall details
| Product | Firestopper fire extinguishers |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | 99 Cents Only Store |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 00111 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 18 May 2000 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: Fire Extinguishers Recalled by 99 Cents Only NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2000 Release # 00-111 Fire Extinguisher Recall Hotline: (888) 289-3325 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Discount Stores Announce Recall of Fire Extinguishers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 99 Cents Only Store, in City of Commerce, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 26,000 "Firestopper" fire extinguishers. Because of the high-pressure contents of these fire extinguishers, they can explode and expose consumers to flying debris, causing puncture wounds and blast injuries. 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. 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. Dollar-type discount stores, includ Hazards: Explosion/Projectiles
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