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First Alert 1038789 Standard Home Fire Extinguisher, Red

First Alert 1038789 Standard Home Fire Extinguisher, Red

byFirst Alert
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedChange
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Deb
5.0 out of 5 starsJust get it already!!!
April 5, 2018
Hopefully, we'll never have to find out how good this is, but we are immensely grateful we had two extinguishers 6 months ago when our electric water heater started a fire in our utility room. We had full on blazing! The second extinguisher was just starting to run out when the fire department arrived. If it wasn't for having two and my hero of a husband, we would have lost everything. We now have four extinguishers. Kitchen, utility room, living room hidden in basket near the fire place and one in the back of the house. Since writing this review I realize we don't have one in the garage. Got one more to order.

Fire was contained in the utility room, but smoke, soot and ashes affected the whole house. Contractors will hopefully have everything done in a week or so.
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WRX guy
1.0 out of 5 starsI really need to verify that I got ripped off?!
September 26, 2018
First of all, I got sent a product that is completely defective. The gauge on this reads that it needs to be recharged. This is especially aggravating due to it being a safety hazard. But, the horrors continue. This product won’t let me return it without contacting the “company”. Amazon need to accept responsibility. They won’t even let me add a photo proving what I’m claiming! This is a safety item. I’m baffled. I will continues to try to contact Amazon directly. DO NOT NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
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WRX guy
1.0 out of 5 starsI really need to verify that I got ripped off?!
September 26, 2018
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedVerified Purchase
First of all, I got sent a product that is completely defective. The gauge on this reads that it needs to be recharged. This is especially aggravating due to it being a safety hazard. But, the horrors continue. This product won’t let me return it without contacting the “company”. Amazon need to accept responsibility. They won’t even let me add a photo proving what I’m claiming! This is a safety item. I’m baffled. I will continues to try to contact Amazon directly. DO NOT NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!
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CCT RN
1.0 out of 5 starsBeware the “return”
August 16, 2018
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedVerified Purchase
This item doesn’t fit in its intended space. When I requested a return, I received a message this item is not returnable. This is NOT stated anywhere on the product description or ordering page.
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A. Cheung
1.0 out of 5 starsThe First Alert fire extinguisher arrived in the condition appearing ...
June 8, 2018
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedVerified Purchase
The First Alert fire extinguisher arrived in the condition appearing to be at the end of its usable life. The needle of the pressure gauge is so close to the "undercharge" red zone. I hope it would last at least a year before moving to the red zone for recharge.

Update @ 7/15/18
It expired within 2 months! The needle moved to the "Recharge" red zone now. Do you think if I should buy anything with an expiration date from Amazon in the future?
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1.0 out of 5 starsDefective and No Return Policy
June 5, 2018
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedVerified Purchase
Was sent a defective extinguisher with a bent handle and no charge in the extinguisher. I went to a certified fire extinguisher retailer to see if they could fix/recharge it and they said it was faulty and had a leak. Am unable to return the item per whatever policy is in place even though I had ordered it only 10 days ago. I do not feel comfortable replacing parts on something that could be used to save my home or my family's life.
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1.0 out of 5 starsShowed up empty with its chemicals all over the outside!!!
June 8, 2018
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedVerified Purchase
The extinguisher showed up with its chemicals all over the outside and falling out of the nozzle. It was suppose to come full but the gauge said it was completely empty and the instructions said it was inoperable. Very disappointed. The chemicals got all in my nose too! Made it burn.
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Deb
5.0 out of 5 starsJust get it already!!!
April 5, 2018
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedVerified Purchase
Hopefully, we'll never have to find out how good this is, but we are immensely grateful we had two extinguishers 6 months ago when our electric water heater started a fire in our utility room. We had full on blazing! The second extinguisher was just starting to run out when the fire department arrived. If it wasn't for having two and my hero of a husband, we would have lost everything. We now have four extinguishers. Kitchen, utility room, living room hidden in basket near the fire place and one in the back of the house. Since writing this review I realize we don't have one in the garage. Got one more to order.

Fire was contained in the utility room, but smoke, soot and ashes affected the whole house. Contractors will hopefully have everything done in a week or so.
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TomTom
5.0 out of 5 starsI think it works?
May 13, 2018
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedVerified Purchase
I mean I hope it works when I need it? If it doesn't and I somehow don't survive the fire, I'll be sure to update the review.
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sonetype
1.0 out of 5 starsYou get what you pay for
July 8, 2018
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedVerified Purchase
My fire extinguisher lost its charge after 5 months from purchase
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Laura W.
1.0 out of 5 starsArrived not charged
June 22, 2018
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedVerified Purchase
Arrived at 0 stating it needs to be recharged and went to return and directs you to black and decker as the manufacturer who doesnt know anything about it. Do not buy.
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Foster Imagination
1.0 out of 5 starsDead on Arrival
December 20, 2018
Style: Home Use, 1.25 galColor: RedVerified Purchase
Already needed to be recharged upon arrival. Cheaper to buy another one rather than recharge this one. Total waste of money because I basically bought useless trash.
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