Recall 00-188, published September 27, 2000
BRK Brands First Alert fire extinguishers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
FE1A10GThe serial number is located on the extinguisher's label, above the model number in a rectangular box.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
Consumers with recalled fire extinguishers should contact First Alert to receive a coupon for a new extinguisher.
What should I do if I have FE1A10G?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with FE1A10G, then check the serial numbers the notice lists.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 669-2736, or go to www.firstalert.com/more_information/index.htm.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- BRK Brands
- Recall published
- September 27, 2000
- Category
- Smoke & CO Alarms
- Units
- About 600,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores nationwide sold the fire extinguishers, from September 1999 through September 2000, for between $9 and $15.
