The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12E045000·Announced 2012-10-09

Chem-Pak Recalls Shield Fire Protection Aftermarket Fire Extinguishers

Chem-Pak is recalling certain Shield Fire Protection aftermarket fire extinguishers because they may be over-pressurized and can rupture if dropped.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire extinguisher rupture) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chem-Pak, Inc. is recalling certain Shield Fire Protection aftermarket fire extinguishers, model numbers AGUARD and MC0003, manufactured in November 2011. These extinguishers were sold at Autozone and Alliance Parts Warehouse retail stores and may be used as aftermarket equipment in vehicles.

The recalled extinguishers may be over-pressurized and can rupture if dropped. If dropped, the fire extinguishers may rupture causing a sudden release of the propellant and possibly causing personal injury.

Chem-Pak has notified retail stores and posted recall/replacement posters in the stores. Owners can find instructions on how to obtain a refund by going to http://www.recall25405.com or by calling Chem-Pak toll-free at 1-855-278-0173. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Chem-Pak, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Extinguisher
Hazard
Affected units
15,384

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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