Official recall notice
CPSC, Distributors Announce Recall of "FIRE CAP" Fire and Smoke Suppressants
- Recall date
- 2000-02-08
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 136,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The product does not suppress fires and could intensify fires.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using this product immediately. Consumers should either throw out the can or return it to the place where purchased, for a full refund.
Product description
The 16-ounce aerosol cans are red, orange, yellow, black and white with a red plastic cap and red aerosol button. Wording on the front of the can reads, in part, "FIRE CAP...FIRE and SMOKE SUPPRESSANT." "FOR USE ON SMALL SPOT FIRES..." is on the back of the can, along with drawings of the product being used on a trash can fire, a stove fire, a car fire and a camp fire. "Manufactured by the Colbra Group" is written on the back of the can.
Reported incidents
CPSC is not aware of any incidents or injuries with this product. This recall is being conducted to help prevent injuries.