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NHTSA Campaign 12E045000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by Chem-Pak, Inc. · Reported Oct 9, 2012 · 15,384 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

Consequence

If dropped, the fire extinguishers may rupture causing a sudden release of the propellant and possibly causing personal injury.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SHIELD FIRE PROTECTION FIRE EXTINGUISHER 15,384

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12E045000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.