04/02/2026
🚨 This was found today at a customer’s site 🚨
This is a CO₂ fire extinguisher that has been dropped, causing the head and operating mechanism to come away. A 2kg CO₂ extinguisher is stored at around 55–60 bar of pressure! 💥
With the head no longer protected, there is nothing preventing something small from striking the valve, or someone accidentally pressing it, which could cause a sudden discharge. At this pressure, that presents a very serious risk of injury ⚠️
Fire extinguishers are often treated as an afterthought because they “just sit there”, but they are still pressurised vessels and must be kept in safe condition.
Following the recent incident in Switzerland, we’ve seen more businesses asking us to check their extinguishers are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
If you’re unsure when yours were last checked, it may be time to have them looked at.
📞 A quick service can prevent a very serious accident 🔥
