⚠️ Important California Fire Extinguisher Regulations
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California law prohibits selling handheld fire extinguishers without UL equipment & fire testing approval. One UL equipment requirement is a pressure gauge, making all aerosol disposable extinguishers illegal in the state. Below are two conventional ABC extinguishers that are readily available on Amazon like the AA500, which also lack UL approval and are illegal to sell in California.
Our AH-Series extinguishers do have pressure gauges and comply with UL equipment standards, but UL has yet to develop a fire testing standard for lithium-ion battery fires. We’ve discussed this regulatory gap with the California State Fire Marshal, but they have yet to address. Due to this lack of a UL fire testing standard, the agent has been independently third-party tested, the extinguishers are designed to be UL equipment standards compliant (for eventual approval once a fire testing standard is created), and the extinguishers are sold as “Supplement Use.”
The result is, we currently sell to California customers in only six limited circumstances outlined below:
- Extinguishers used for testing purposes: Documentation: Email from either customer or sales rep
- Customers with their own firefighting function/group/department: Documentation: Email from either customer or sales rep
- Customers with approval from local fire department or fire marshal: Documentation: Digital copy of approval provided by customer or sales rep
- U.S. Government locations (e.g., DOD, USCG, FAA, USDA): Documentation: None required
- Marine vessels temporarily docked in California: Documentation: Email from either customer or sales rep
- California customers with an order ship-to address outside California: Documentation: Email from either customer or sales rep
Please let us know which circumstance this order falls under and provide the appropriate documentation.
Please contact us to provide documentation before completing your purchase.
Licel
LITHIUM Battery Fire Extinguisher LiCELL AH001 1L AVD
LITHIUM Battery Fire Extinguisher LiCELL AH001 1L AVD
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LiCELL 1L AVD - Lithium Battery Fire Extinguisher
Product Description:
A portable fire extinguisher containing AVD (Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion) agent, designed to address thermal runaway in lithium battery fires. Suitable for Li-ion, Li-poly, electrical, and class A fires. Environmentally responsible with no GWP (Global Warming Potential) and non-toxic to people, animals, and plants.
Lithium battery fires are dangerous due to “thermal runaway” caused by cell failure from damage, defect, short circuit, overcharging, or overheating. Thermal runaway leads to rapid chain reactions, escalating fire intensity and duration.
LiCELL™ extinguishers with AVD encapsulate the fire source with a non-flammable oxygen barrier, providing a cooling effect to counter thermal runaway. This is critical for protecting lives and assets on our oceans and waterways.
Lithium battery failure can be caused by:
- Physical impact or penetration
- Overheating
- Short circuits
- Internal cell failure
- Manufacturing defects
The rise in technology using lithium batteries brings a higher risk of lithium battery fires. Are you prepared?
The consequences of lithium battery fires are severe, so taking proper precautions is critical.
SHIPPING STATEMENT
CALIFORNIA ADDRESSES click here BEFORE ordering
Due to high demand for this product, shipping delays are likely. Shipping may take between 2-4 weeks from the date of order. We're working to expedite delivery. Note - Please reach out for shipping costs prior to ordering LARGER quantities and international locations. Note that shipping costs for orders outside the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) may be higher than what appears at the time of order. Please contact us to confirm shipping costs outside of USA.
CALIFORNIA: (see link above)
We currently sell to California customers in six circumstances outlined below:
• Extinguishers used for testing purposes.
• Customers with their own firefighting function/group/department
• Customers with approval from the local fire department or fire marshal
• U.S. Government location (e.g., DOD, USCG, FAA, USDA) located in CA
• Marine vessels temporarily docked in California with a home port and billing
address outside CA
• California customers with an order ship-to address outside CA
Please note, if you order these from California in error, we will charge a 5% restocking fee to refund your order (as that is what we are charged)
