CPSC recall · Reported September 27, 2000
CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert Fire Extinguishers
The extinguishers can fail to discharge when the trigger is activated, failing to put out a fire, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
Brk Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill. recalled Only First Alert model FE1A10G with serial numbers beginning with: RH, RK, RL, RP, RT, RU….
CPSC, BRK Announce Recall of First Alert Fire Extinguishers was recalled by Brk Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill. in September 27, 2000. Reason: The extinguishers can fail to discharge when the trigger is activated, failing to put out a fire, which puts …. Remedy: Consumers with recalled fire extinguishers should contact First Alert to receive a coupon…. Verify recall #00188 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Brk Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The extinguishers can fail to discharge when the trigger is activated, failing to put out a fire, which puts ….
- None
- agency class
- September 27, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00188 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.
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Product description
Only First Alert model FE1A10G with serial numbers beginning with: RH, RK, RL, RP, RT, RU, or RW are included in this recall. The serial number is located on the extinguisher's label, above the model number in a rectangular box. "First Alert" is written on the units' label and pressure gauge. The fire extinguishers are either red or white.
Reason for recall
The extinguishers can fail to discharge when the trigger is activated, failing to put out a fire, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers with recalled fire extinguishers should contact First Alert to receive a coupon for a new extinguisher.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00188 |
| Date reported | September 27, 2000 |
| Date initiated | September 27, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Brk Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 600,000 |
| 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 with recalled fire extinguishers should contact First Alert to receive a coupon for a new extinguisher.
- Check the recall number (00188) 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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