CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Elide Fire Extinguishing Balls Due to Failure to Extinguish Fires and Risk of Serious Injury or Death

CPSC is warning consumers about the risk of burns and smoke inhalation associated with the use of Elide brand fire extinguishing balls. These products can fail to extinguish a fire, which could lead to serious injury and death.

CPSC urges consumers not to purchase or sell these fire extinguishing balls.

Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of burns and smoke inhalation associated with the use of Elide brand fire extinguishing balls. These products can fail to extinguish a fire, which could lead to serious injury and death. CPSC evaluated the products with reference to the standard test method of UL 299 Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers, which is a voluntary standard for testing fire suppression devices. The products do not meet the requirements of UL 299 Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers because they lack a pressure gauge or pressure indicator, a locking device to reduce the risk of unintentional discharge, a self-closing valve for intermittent discharge, or a nozzle to direct the discharge, which makes it difficult to extinguish a fire and poses a significant risk of personal safety. At this time, Elide Fire USA, currently known as E FIRE USA, has not agreed to recall these fire extinguishing balls or offer a remedy to consumers.Elide Fire USA sold three models of the fire extinguishing balls to consumers on elidefireus.com. The ELB01 and ELB02-1 models are made of red plastic, with a diameter of either 4 or 6 inches and weigh either 1.5 or 3 pounds. The ELB02-2 model is made of blue plastic, with a diameter of 4 inches and a weight of 1.5 pounds. The products also include a stand that can be mounted to the wall. The products have a label wrapped around the front of the product with the Elide Fire logo. Elide Fire USA sold the fire extinguishing balls for between $95 and $120. This warning includes all three models.CPSC urges consumers not to purchase or sell these fire extinguishing balls. Consumers should stop using and dispose of these products at either a local fire department or a hazardous waste disposal facility. Consumers should only purchase fire extinguishers that meet the UL 299 safety standard and are marked with such certification. Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.

Elide brand fire extinguishing balls.