BRK · Recalled
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.
- Units
- About 600,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $9–$15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Home centers, mass merchandisers, and hardware stores nationwide sold the fire extinguishers, from September 1999 through September 2000, for between $9 and $15.
- Product type
- Fire Extinguishers
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- BRK Brands Inc., of Aurora, Ill.
Incident log
CPSC and BRK have received five reports from consumers of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge when activated. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers with recalled fire extinguishers should contact First Alert to receive a coupon for a new extinguisher.
Consumers with recalled fire extinguishers may contact First Alert at (866) 669-2736 anytime or visit the First Alert website at http://www.firstalert.com/more_information/index.htm
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 27 2000; last revised AUG 24 2026.
