CPSC Recall in 2006: CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-084

Date: February 06, 2006

Product Name: Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Strike First Corp., of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada and Strike First Corporation of America (SFC America), of Front Royal, Va., are recalling about 50,900 Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers. The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.Name of Product: Dry Chemical Fire ExtinguishersUnits: About 50,900Manufacturer: Strike First Corp., of Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaImporter: Strike First Corporation of America (SFC America), of Front Royal, Va.Hazard: The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.Incidents/Injuries: SFC America has received three reports of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge properly when activated. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall includes Strike First 2.5 lb. and 5 lb. dry chemical fire extinguishers with model numbers WBSF-ABC110AP, WBSF-ABC210AP, and WBSF-ABC340AP. The model number is located under the manufacturer's address on the far right hand side of the instruction label. The recalled fire extinguishers have the following serial numbers:Model NumberSerial Number RangeWBSF-ABC110APTC101566 through TC108819WBSF-ABC210APTC114969 through TC135000VV822001 through VV832000WH161001 through WH167622WBSF-ABC340APTC135894 through TC142345The serial number is located on the extinguisher's label, below the "UL" mark. The fire extinguishers are red, and designed for commercial, industrial, multi-residential and vehicle applications.Sold at: Fire extinguisher dealers nationwide from December 2002 through April 2004 for between $13 and $21.Manufactured in: CanadaRemedy: Consumers with fire extinguishers included in the recall should immediately contact SFC America for information on how to arrange to have their extinguishers repaired.Consumer Contact: Call SFC America at (800) 255-5515 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the SFC America Web site at www.strikefirstusa.com.

Hazard Description:

The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 50,900

Incidents:

SFC America has received three reports of the fire extinguishers failing to discharge properly when activated. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Fire extinguisher dealers nationwide from December 2002 through April 2004 for between $13 and $21.

Manufactured In:

Canada