The official expiration date is indicated on the packaging, typically spanning five years. However, this is primarily for certification purposes. Extensive factory testing has demonstrated that, when properly stored without prolonged exposure to humidity and direct sunlight, these products maintain their functionality even after fifteen years.

Yes. It's the same product. Different names belongs to different distributors in different countries like: Element in US, Fire Safety Stick in UK, Mangiafuoco in Italy, Firestryker in Australia and New Zealand. But its the same product from only one factory in Italy.

No, FSS is not considered a fire extinguisher according to UAE regulations. The classic definition of a fire extinguisher is a pressurized canister (old bulky one).

All major types or classes:

Class A – Solid Combustibles – Examples include paper, plastics, textiles, and wood.

Class B – Flammable Liquids – Examples include petrol, diesel, oil, and alcohols.

Class C – Flammable Gases – Examples include methane, propane, and butane.

Electrical Fires – Rated up to 100,000 volts – Ideal for electrical appliances, wiring, workshop machines, and even 3-phase, regular, and lead acid batteries (this class does not include lithium batteries – this is a separate classification).

Class F – Cooking Oils and Fats.

*It is not suitable for lithium-ion batteries and established coal or charcoal (log fires and bonfires). The Fire Safety Stick will interrupt the oxygen supply to initially extinguish the flames, but due to the heat within the coals or logs, the fire will re-ignite. 

The sticks are manufactured in Italy.

Unlike most other fire extinguishers, the Fire Suppression System is not pressurised and does not need any annual servicing by a qualified technician.

However, there are some simple basic visual checks we recommend the owner to carry out regularly. 

These include: 

Is the bottom striker cap present? (you need this to activate the stick)

Is there any sign of damage? 

Is the black resin on the top still firm and not broken off/damaged at all? (test with your finger, not your nail)

Most other traditional extinguishers should be serviced every year (commercially theymustbe). If they aren’t, there is a risk that they will fail to discharge correctly for their full intended time.

The FSS never needs any annual servicing by qualified extinguisher technicians throughout its 15, or beyond, years of shelf life. This makes the Stick equal to, and even much better value than, many other traditional fire extinguishers.

It is important to always note, that for ALL handheld extinguishers, including the FSS, they are only intended for small fires at the early stages, once a fire becomes too large or established, then it is no longer safe to tackle the fire directly. Don't expect to achieve not achievable - when fire is too big even 5 big fire extinguishers will not help. That's why so important is training, knowladge, fast response when it's not too late. Always try to cut source of fire - electrical system, fuel. Don't open full air access etc.

The FSS has a unique advantage though, if the fire is within a confined space you can just activate it, leave it in that room as you then escape to safety and call the fire service. The FSS will continue to discharge in your absence, filling the space with its firefighting vapour and so repressing the fire on its own. 

Well firstly, it’s not like any other type of extinguisher, it doesn’t use CO2, powder, or foam. It works by chemically interfering with the oxygen but only at the flame level.  Which does not affect the user’s oxygen (though you should always be aware of the risks of smoke from what is burning).

Inside the metal tube is a solid inorganic resin, which consists of potassium nitrate, which is completely safe and stable. When activated, a chemical reaction occurs that breaks the resin down to nitrogen gas, this inert gas pushes out the active agent which is potassium free radicals, or ions. These ions (about 3-4 microns in size) bind to the oxygen around the flame, which becomes potassium oxide, and in doing so displaces the oxygen at the flame level. This creates a smoke, or vapour jet, which is completely safe for you and the environment.

Indeed, our FSS discharge is safe to breathe and is both non-corrosive and non-toxic. Consequently, it is suitable for use in areas with children and pets. General safety precautions are always recommended.

The FSS operates by displacing oxygen at the flame level, thereby interrupting the chain of combustion (fire triangle: Heat, Fuel, Oxygen).

Unlike some traditional extinguishers (e.g., Halon and CO2 extinguishers), this process does not eliminate the local oxygen levels. 

*However, we do not recommend discharging while aimed at a person’s face.

One of the significant advantages of the Fire Suppression System (FSS) is its ability to eliminate corrosive residue. Several users have experienced car engine fires that were successfully extinguished using the FSS. Upon ensuring the safety of the area, they were able to resume their journeys without further complications. This implies that the primary damage incurred is solely due to the fire itself. In contrast, powder extinguishers frequently cause additional damage to vehicles, electronics, and wiring.

This is the primary reason why insurance companies, who are aware of the FSS’s capabilities, highly favor it. Since less damage results in smaller claims.