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Family Shield 1kg & 2.5kg Fire Extinguisher. Sold at Bunnings
Official notice
16 Dec 2021
Last checked
16 Dec 2021
An official Product Safety NZ notice concerns Family Shield 1kg & 2.5kg Fire Extinguisher. Sold at Bunnings. The Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge effectively during a fire emergency.Extinguishers from JANUARY 2021 (01/2021) batch may not have been fully pressurised which could have an impact on its performance. Published 2021-12-16.
What to do now
Check the date code on the bottom of the fire extinguisher cylinder (see image example). If 01/2021, return the extinguisher to your local Bunnings store for a refund.For any questions or more information contact Harkness and Young via 09 276 4071 or sales@harknessyoung.co.nz
Official notice
2021-12-16
The hazard
The hazard
The Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge effectively during a fire emergency.Extinguishers from JANUARY 2021 (01/2021) batch may not have been fully pressurised which could have an impact on its performance.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Family Shield 1kg 2.5kg Fire Extinguisher. Contact: Harkness and Young Ltd. Phone 09 276 4071.
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