First Alert Fire Extinguisher
- Fire Extinguisher
- Corded electric
- 1
- 1
A tightly focused kitchen extinguisher, worth mounting by the stove rather than relying on it to cover the rest of the house.
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How it ranks among the 10 fire extinguishers we track
4.7★ across 5,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 10 fire extinguishers we track - how the scorecard works · full fire extinguishers data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Updated 8 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The First Alert KITCHEN5 is a UL rated 5-B:C fire extinguisher built for kitchen use, sized to fit in a cabinet or on its included mounting bracket. It targets flammable liquid and electrical fires with a sodium bicarbonate agent.
Unlike a general-purpose home extinguisher, this one is scoped specifically to the fires a kitchen actually produces: grease, oil and electrical faults, not paper or trash. The metal pull pin and safety seal are there to stop it going off by accident in a drawer or cabinet, and a push-button pressure check lets you test it without pulling the pin.
- UL rated 5-B:C for flammable liquid and electrical fires
- Sodium bicarbonate extinguishing agent
- Compact metal head fits a kitchen cabinet
- Includes a quick-release mounting bracket
Who it's for
Best suited to a kitchen wall or under-sink cabinet where a compact, purpose-built unit is more useful than a bulkier whole-home extinguisher. Anyone needing coverage for wood, paper or trash fires elsewhere in the house should pair it with a separate, broader-rated unit.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Sized to fit a kitchen cabinet or its own bracket
- Metal pull pin and safety seal resist accidental discharge
- Push-button pressure check needs no gauge reading
- 10 year limited warranty
- 5-B:C rating does not cover wood, paper or trash fires
- White protective cap must be removed before use, easy to forget
- No recharge option once discharged
Performance notes
The 5-B:C rating and sodium bicarbonate agent are matched to flammable liquid and electrical fires rather than ordinary combustibles. A durable metal head and push-button pressure check let you confirm readiness without discharging the unit, and the waterproof label keeps instructions legible near a stove or sink.
Specifications
| Brand | First Alert |
|---|---|
| Model | KITCHEN5 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.7 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.4 × 10.8 × 5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Alarm | Smoke Alarm |
| BuiltIn Media | Fire Extinguisher, Mounting Bracket |
| Item Highlight | KITCHEN5 UL RATED 5-B:C, White 1-Pack |
| Item Type Name | Fire Extinguisher |
| Mfr Part Number | KITCHEN5 |
| Product Style | KITCHEN5 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fire extinguishers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Alert Fire ExtinguisherThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 5,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Kidde Auto 10 Fire Extinguisher for Cars and TrucksKidde | 4.8 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Amerex B500 Fire ExtinguisherAmerex | 4.6 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Kidde Basic 110 Fire Extinguisher for HomeKidde | 4.8 / 5 | 30,200 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Kidde Pro 460 Commercial Fire ExtinguisherKidde | 4.7 / 5 | 5,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the First Alert KITCHEN5
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the First Alert KITCHEN5 rated for wood or paper fires?
No, it carries a 5-B:C rating aimed at flammable liquid and electrical fires, so a separate A-rated unit is needed for ordinary combustibles.
Does it come with a mount?
Yes, it includes a decorative quick-release bracket for kitchen installation.
What should I check before using it in an emergency?
Remove the white protective cap first. The unit will not discharge properly with the cap still on.