To ensure the extinguisher will work when needed, it needs to be within rated age limits; have the recommended charge as indicated on the pressure gauge; and undergo periodic inspection for dents ...

If you have an extinguisher at home, inspect its gauge. And if the fire extinguisher is ten years old or older, it’s a good idea to replace it.

Fire Extinguisher Facts that Every Safety Professional Should Know. ... Access to the extinguisher (4) Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable range or position (5) ...

Consumer Reports breaks down the simple steps you need to keep in mind to make sure your fire extinguisher works if you need it.

July 9, 2012 — -- When Kerri Braun was asked to attend a demonstration on family fire drills recently in Mahwah, N.J., she got quite a surprise when she was given a fire extinguisher and told ...

1. Amerex B417 Fire Extinguisher. Amerex supplies fire extinguishers to major industrial buildings and stores, so handling a house fire is no problem for this 2.5 pound B417 (around 5 pounds charged).

1. Rust and corrosion on the fire extinguisher. Any physical damage to the device should also lead to disposing of the extinguisher. 2. A failed Hydrostatic test.

Federal safety regulators are warning consumers to avoid certain fire extinguisher balls because they could fail and in turn pose a serious risk of injury or death.