Announcement • May 15
Full Circle Lithium Corp Announces Major Retail Launch Of FCL-X Lithium Battery Fire Extinguishers
Full Circle Lithium Corp. announced the first major retail launch of its FCL-X lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher through a new strategic partnership with one of the world's largest home improvement retailers. Through this nationwide U.S. retail distribution platform, Full Circle's FCL-X extinguishers will now be available to millions of homeowners, contractors, commercial users, and DIY consumers seeking protection against emerging lithium-ion battery fire risks. The partnership is non-exclusive and will begin with an initial online rollout on the retailer's e-commerce platform, providing immediate nationwide consumer access to the FCL-X extinguisher product line. Following the digital launch, the companies may plan a phased expansion into select physical retail locations across the United States. Products: 3-liter, 2-liter, and 1-liter extinguishers, as well as a 20-ounce aerosol canister. Lithium-ion batteries are now integral to daily life -- powering smartphones, laptops, tablets, cordless power tools, e-bikes, scooters, electric lawn equipment, backup power systems, and electric vehicles. Industry analysts and fire safety agencies note that the average household now contains dozens of lithium-ion battery cells across consumer products and devices. Lithium-ion battery fires are rising sharply in the U.S., with major fire departments and federal agencies reporting significant year-over-year increases in incidents linked to rechargeable battery devices. In New York City alone, the FDNY reported 277 lithium-ion battery fires in 2024, following 268 incidents in 2023. FDNY officials reported that lithium-ion battery fires caused 18 deaths in New York City in 2023. Recent fires involving e-bikes, scooters, power banks, and consumer battery charging devices have caused extensive property damage, injuries, and fatalities across multiple U.S. cities. Fire safety officials now describe lithium-ion batteries as one of the fastest-growing fire risks facing urban households and first responders. Traditional red ABC fire extinguishers remain important for common household fires involving wood, paper, liquids, and electrical equipment. However, lithium-ion battery fires behave differently and can rapidly re-ignite after appearing extinguished due to thermal runaway. As a result, safety professionals increasingly recommend that households with rechargeable-battery devices keep a dedicated lithium-battery fire extinguisher in addition to a traditional ABC extinguisher. The FCL-X extinguisher represents a breakthrough in fire safety innovation: Undergone rigorous internal and external testing, demonstrating exceptional cooling capabilities and reduced off-gassing. Engineered to fully extinguish and suppress re-ignition -- one of the key challenges in lithium-ion battery-related fires. Safe and simple for consumer use in homes, garages, workshops, recreational properties, and charging/storage areas. For the first time, consumers have direct retail access to a solution purpose-built for one of North America's fastest-growing fire risks. This partnership marks a major step forward in public safety. Lithium-ion battery fires are becoming more frequent and severe, and until now, consumers have had limited access to a proven, effective extinguishing solution designed for these incidents. By bringing FCL-X to a major national retail platform -- starting online and potentially expanding into stores -- FCL is helping ensure that homeowners are better equipped to protect their families, properties, and communities from a new generation of fire hazards.
