Technically, there is nothing wrong with standard fire extinguishers. But they happen to be eyesores, and eyesores end up hidden, shiver in a closet or otherwise out of reach when a grease fire ignites. The new HomeHero Kitchen Fire Extinguisher ($30) from Home Depot could help save your house, but not because of any chemical breakthrough–the powder it sprays is similar to baking soda. It simply looks good enough to stay on a counter, in full view, ready to smother a fire before, it becomes a blaze.
In the process of making the 16-in. tall HomeHero look more appealing, Home Depot improved on the ergonomics of fire extinguishers. After pulling the safety pin, you can aim and shoot with one hand, pressing the trigger with your thumb. The idiot-proof instructions also indicate the two types of fires the HomeHero is designed to put out; grease and electrical.
The New York Times - Business Day
The New York Times - Business Day