Fire Extinguisher Recall

I know, it doesn't really fit in wellness in the strictness sense, but you have to be alive to be well. Anyway, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary recall of the Strike First Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers, designed for commercial, industrial, multi-residential and vehicle use.

The manufacturer has received three reports of these fire extinguishers failing to discharge properly when activated. Fortunately, there have been no injuries, but the failure to discharge poses a serious fire hazard.

The recalled 2.5 lb and 5 lb extinguishers were sold between December 2002 and April 2004. Products bearing these model and serial numbers should be repaired:



Model #
Serial # Range

WBSF-ABC110AP
TC101566 through TC108819

WBSF-ABC210AP
TC114969 through TC135000
VV822001 through VV832000
WH61001 through WH167622

WBSF-ABC340AP
TC135894 through TC142345

These models could be used for work or home, so check your extingusihers. If you have the models, it may not be a bad time to check your smoke detectors also.