CPSC, Discount Stores Announce Recall of Fire Extinguishers
USCPSC, Discount Stores Announce Recall of Fire Extinguishers
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
"Firestopper" fire extinguishers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Discount-Stores-Announce-Recall-of-Fire-Extinguishers |
| Title | CPSC, Discount Stores Announce Recall of Fire Extinguishers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/firestopper-extinguisher.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Firestopper" fire extinguishers |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | "Firestopper" fire extinguishers |
| Products › Type | Fire Extinguishers |
| Products › Category I D | 1939 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 26,000 |
| Recall I D | 566 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should discharge these fire extinguishers into a plastic garbage bag or similar container outside, in an open area. Consumers can return the discharged units to the store where purchased, for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar-type discount stores, including Only Deals and Bargain Wholesale, and wholesalers sold these fire extinguishers nationwide, from January 1999 through February 2000, for between $.99 and $4. |
| Recall Date | 2000-05-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | 99 Cents Only Store, in City of Commerce, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 00111 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call 99 Cents Only Stores at (888) 289-3325 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-07-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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