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Re-activateYou might be tempted to buy one of those aerosol fire sprays now sold in supermarkets but doing so could give you a false sense of security. Despite their claims, the aerosol sprays are not a substitute for a home fire extinguisher. Far from it.
We tested 13 fire extinguishers and two sprays. (Ratings for subscribers.) No matter which fire extinguisher you buy, make sure its pressure indicator shows "full" and that it was manufactured within the last year. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that dry chemical extinguishers that are intended to be discarded after use should be disposed of 12 years after the date of manufacture. When buying an extinguisher, it's important to read the label.
The NFPA recommends remembering the word PASS when operating an extinguisher. It means:
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