CPSC recall · Reported February 8, 2000
CPSC, Distributors Announce Recall of "FIRE CAP" Fire and Smoke Suppressants
The product does not suppress fires and could intensify fires.
The Colbra Group (out of business) recalled The 16-ounce aerosol cans are red, orange, yellow, black and white with a red plastic cap….
CPSC, Distributors Announce Recall of "FIRE CAP" Fire and Smoke Suppressants was recalled by The Colbra Group (out of business) in February 8, 2000. Reason: The product does not suppress fires and could intensify fires.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using this product immediately. Consumers should either throw out t…. Verify recall #00064 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Colbra Group (out of business) issued this CPSC recall-The product does not suppress fires and could intensify fires..
- None
- agency class
- February 8, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00064 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The 16-ounce aerosol cans are red, orange, yellow, black and white with a red plastic cap and red aerosol button. Wording on the front of the can reads, in part, "FIRE CAP...FIRE and SMOKE SUPPRESSANT." "FOR USE ON SMALL SPOT FIRES..." is on the back of the can, along with drawings of the product being used on a trash can fire, a stove fire, a car fire and a camp fire. "Manufactured by the Colbra Group" is written on the back of the can.
Reason for recall
The product does not suppress fires and could intensify fires.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using this product immediately. Consumers should either throw out the can or return it to the place where purchased, for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00064 |
| Date reported | February 8, 2000 |
| Date initiated | February 8, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | The Colbra Group (out of business) |
| Affected scope | More than 136,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using this product immediately. Consumers should either throw out the can or return it to the place where p…
- Check the recall number (00064) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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