As the world evolves, the way we live evolves. Which means fire safety measures need to be one step ahead of new risks, always. With statistics showing lithium-ion battery fires having quadrupled in number since 2020, the CheckFire team has been working behind the scenes on an important range of fire extinguishers, specifically designed to tackle the unique dangers posed by lithium-ion battery fires.

How does LFX work?

01. Puts out flames
LFX is an effective water-based fire extinguishing agent that is excellent at putting out flames.

02. Absorbs heat, fast 
It has remarkable heat-absorbing properties that break down the chain reaction in thermal runaway and prevent other cells from heating. It effectively cools cells that have already ignited as well as those that are in thermal runaway that have not yet exploded.

03. Protects from secondary fires
LFX also protects from secondary A-class fires, and this allows the fire extinguisher to quickly tackle ‘peripheral’ fires that have been caused by the exploding batteries.

NTA Certified

While there currently isn’t a recognised BS EN3 certificate for portable fire extinguishers on the use of lithium-ion battery fires, KIWA and the Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute developed a technical guideline to test the suitability of portable fire extinguishers for lithium-ion battery fires with capacities up to 600 Wh.

We’re extremely proud to announce that our CommanderEDGE LFX 6ltr and 9ltr fire extinguishers are NTA 8133 approved – the 6ltr being the first of it’s size in Europe to achieve this certification!

PFAS-free

100% fluorine-free and non-corrosive, LFX is a proud member of The Green Range. By offering the fire trade an option of more sustainable fire safety solutions, LFX not only prioritises safety but also environmental responsibility.

Fights Class A Fires

The LFX range boasts high performance A-class ratings to tackle peripheral fires.  The ratings achieved are 13A on the 3ltr, 27A on the 6ltr, and 34A on the 9ltr.