[ve-l] VE Notice - Fire Extinguisher Recall

[Robert Miller]

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National USCGAUX V Department Newsletter 
Strike First Fire Extinguishers 
March 2006 
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Dear Vessel Examiner,
United States Coast Guard
Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection
Washington, DC

March 2, 2006

Safety Alert 1-06

Strike First Fire Extinguishers

Recently the U.S. Coast Guard has become aware of a recall notice for some
U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers made by the Strike First
Corporation of America.
Strike First has determined that the valve stem seats in a number of its 2.5
and 5 lb dry chemical fire extinguishers assembled between December 2002 and
February 2004 may prevent the extinguisher from discharging properly when
the lever is activated. As a result of this condition, Strike First has
initiated a fire extinguisher retro-fit program for these units. Retro-fit
kits are available free of charge by contacting your Strike First
distributor, or by contacting Strike First directly.
The Coast Guard recommends that vessel operators verify the manufacturer of
their fire extinguishers, and if applicable, take the action recommended by
the manufacturer. For details visit:
http://www.strikefirstusa.com/serv_bull_002.htm 

Questions or comments regarding this safety alert may be addressed to Mr.
Klaus Wahle of the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Life Saving and Fire Safety
Standards Division at 202.267.0256 or kwahle@comdt.uscg.mil.

This safety alert is provided for informational purpose only and does not
relieve any domestic or international, safety, operational, or material
requirement.


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