The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned on Thursday about the serious danger associated with fire extinguisher balls sold on Amazon, which they plan to recall.
The CPSC reported that the use of fire extinguisher balls from brands such as LVYXON, TATTCHINE, ARMYJY, PETSTIBLE, HelloPharma, Vixuiyz, and JHEUAYK, all sold on Amazon.com, might fail to extinguish fires, potentially leading to significant harm or even fatality.
Furthermore, these products lack crucial safety features like a pressure gauge or indicator, a locking mechanism to prevent accidental discharge, a self-sealing valve for stopping and starting discharge, and a nozzle to direct the spray, according to the federal agency’s statement.
What exactly is a fire extinguisher ball?
These safety devices, spherical in shape, self-activate after being exposed to fire for three to five seconds. Firetech Global, a manufacturer of fire safety products, explains this.
According to the Australian company’s website, they release harmless fire-quenching chemicals capable of dousing flames within a three-cubic meter radius.
The CPSC is set to recall Amazon-sold fire extinguisher balls due to serious safety concerns.
What do these recalled items look like?
The fire extinguisher balls that are being recalled are composed of red plastic, with diameters between 4 and 7 inches and weighs between 1 and 3 pounds.
According to the CPSC, the products also come with a stand that can be wall-mounted.
Typically, these items are labeled with orange and red text reading “Fire Extinguisher Ball and XRT Auto Fire Off or AFO Auto Fire Off.”
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Which fire extinguisher balls are implicated in the recall?
The affected fire extinguisher balls were retailing on Amazon.com for prices between $25 and $120, with each brand associated with specific ASINs: LVYXON, TATTCHINE, ARMYJY, PETSTIBLE, HelloPharma, Vixuiyz, and JHEUAYK all have their unique identifiers.
What should I do with them?
The CPSC advises against purchasing or selling the recalled fire extinguisher balls. Users should immediately cease their use and dispose of them at a local fire station or a hazardous waste facility. For additional information, visit CPSC.gov.
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