Fire extinguishers

What is the danger

These products contain the following deficiencies: - the battery-based launching mechanism may not function in cold temperatures; - in one case the launching mechanism was easily broken when installing batteries; - in one case the striking surface did not function; - the products lacked Finnish and/or Swedish instructions. In one case the instructions were incorrect and meant for another product. According to the tests performed by the competent national authorities, the products did no extinguish a solvent fire, a small burning wood pile, a burning coffee-maker or a burning paper waste-basket. Some of the extinguishers were even found to accelerate burning. The products give a false sense of safety, and it is not possible to ensure the efficiency of the products before use.

Measures taken

1. Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

Fire extinguishers.Brand:1. Ensisammutin FC 45 2. Sparco Mangia Fuoco3. Mangia Fuoco MF-50 4. Mangia Fuoco Fire Estinguisher MF 100.Description: All products are tube-shaped aerosol extinguishers length between 27-33 cm. The product nr. 1 has a battery-based launching mechanism. The products nr. 2-4 have a striking surface at the other end of the product as launching mechanism. All products spray potassium-based aerosol.