One consumer was hit by flying debris but was not injured. The explosions have resulted in property damage. The extinguisher is about 10 inches high and weighs 12 ounces. The product was originally marketed by Bombay Productions Inc. in California. Consumers should discharge these fire extinguishers into a plastic garbage bag or similar container outside, in an open area.
Consumers can return the discharged units to the store where purchased for a refund.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission helps protect the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Kaneshia Coren Pinckney Missing from Silver Spring, Md., since July 7, 2000. Inc. All rights reserved.