Customer Reviews

Shield Fire Protection Home Guard Class A Foam Fire Suppressant for Common Combustible Fires

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Consumer Reports May 2010 assessment: We tested two aerosol fire sprays, the First Alert Tundra and the Shield Fire Protection Kitchen Guard, and have judged each as Don't Buy: Performance Problem. Unlike the extinguishers we tested, neither has a pressure indicator that shows whether the unit is ready for use. And the sprays are not intended to replace a standard extinguisher (NFPA 10 compliant) where required, as the makers say on the labels. The sprays sometimes made the grease fire in our tests flare up before they put it out. That could cause the fire to spread or prompt the user to stop the spray. We found that two of the 10 Tundra samples didn't properly discharge.

The only bad think I can say about this product is that it's not labeled like a fire extinguishing agent. At first glance, my wife though it was some upholstery treatment product. This product should have a better label indicating what the product is used for and in BIG BOLD letters...such as FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Is it that difficult ? The labeling will cause confusion when people get in that panicky mode and are looking for a fire extinguisher.

Hopefully I don't have to use this but I feel better knowing that it is here. It doesn't take up much room and it will be easy for anyone to use if necessary.