Please be careful of accidents with old fire extinguishers!

There have been many incidents of old fire extinguishers bursting.

Serious accidents have occurred in the country due to the operation of old and corroded fire extinguishers, resulting in injuries or fatalities from explosions. Please do not handle old fire extinguishers that are deformed or damaged, and consult with the fire extinguisher manufacturer or Business Operators.

1 Regular Inspections

Regardless of the useful life, caution is necessary when there is corrosion, damage, or deformation on the fire extinguisher. When inspecting the installed fire extinguishers, pay attention to the following points.

• Is there any deformation, rust, or corrosion on the fire extinguisher body?
• Is there any looseness in the connection between the cap and the hose, or is the safety plug detached?
• Does the fire extinguisher with a pressure gauge indicate within the green range?
• Has the expiration date (useful life) displayed on the label passed?

2 Location

• Avoid places with high humidity, direct sunlight, and near fire equipment.
• Place it in a location that is easy to see and can be used immediately in case of an emergency.
• Please be careful not to fall.

3 Disposal Method

• Fire extinguishers that are no longer needed cannot be collected as general waste by the city.
• The disposal of fire extinguishers is carried out in cooperation with local sales agents (designated contact points) by the Japan Fire Extinguisher Manufacturers Association, so please contact your nearest contact point.
• You can find nearby retailers from the website of the Fire Extinguisher Recycling Promotion Center Co., Ltd.

• Fire Extinguisher Recycling Center Co., Ltd.(External Link)