CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 00188
First Alert fire extinguishers
Published August 24, 2026 · Recall initiated: September 27, 2000
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers with recalled fire extinguishers should contact First Alert to receive a coupon for a new extinguisher.
Recall details
- Brand
- BRK Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill.
- Manufacturer
- BRK Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill.
- Distributor
- Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores nationwide sold the fire extinguishers, from September 1999 through September 2000, for between $9 and $15.
- Country
- US
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