Full Circle Lithium Plant at Full Capacity Ahead of April Retail Rollout of FCL-X(TM) Lithium Battery Fire Extinguishers

Executive Summary

• Full Circle Lithium’s FCL‑X™ lithium battery fire extinguisher plant is now operating at full production capacity in preparation for a broad retail launch in April 2026 across major North American home‑improvement and specialty retailers.
• The company highlights a sharp rise in lithium‑ion battery‑related fires (38 % increase year‑over‑year in Toronto, ~1,500 residential incidents annually in the U.S.), underscoring growing market demand for dedicated fire‑extinguishing solutions.
• An on‑site lithium‑battery burn and training facility is planned to support live‑burn testing, first‑responder training, and OEM validation, further strengthening the company’s safety‑innovation platform.

Key Details

• Plant Capacity: The FCL‑X™ extinguisher manufacturing line has reached 100 % of its designed output capacity ahead of the April retail rollout.
• Retail Rollout (April 2026): Extinguishers will be stocked in major home‑improvement chains and specialty retailers throughout North America; a parallel push targets industrial/commercial customers for larger‑format units.
• Market Drivers:
• Toronto Fire Services recorded 76 lithium‑ion battery fires in 2024 – a 38 % increase from 2023 and a 162 % rise versus 2022.
• U.S. fire departments respond to ~1,500 residential lithium‑battery fires per year, driven by e‑bikes, portable power stations, power tools, and home energy storage systems.
• Product Positioning: FCL‑X™ uses a proprietary, non‑hazardous water‑based agent specifically engineered for lithium‑ion thermal runaway events, which conventional ABC extinguishers cannot reliably suppress.
• CEO Quote: “Operating at full‑plant capacity for the extinguisher product line ensures we are ready to meet retail demand. Every household and workspace with lithium‑powered devices should be equipped with the proper tool – traditional fire extinguishers alone are not sufficient for this evolving risk.” – Carlos Vicens, CEO & Director.
• Consumer Education: The April launch will be accompanied by campaigns on safe battery handling, charging practices, storage awareness, and emergency preparedness.
• Future Facility Development: Plans are underway to build an on‑site lithium‑battery burn and training center for live‑burn testing, first‑responder training programs, and OEM validation activities.

Notable Quotes

“As lithium‑ion batteries become increasingly embedded in everyday life, the associated fire risks require a dedicated response.” – Carlos Vicens, CEO & Director, Full Circle Lithium Corp.