Magnetic

Fire Extinguisher

Magnetic

Fire
Extinguisher

Magnetic
Fire
Extinguisher

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Problem Statement

Cooking caused an average of 158,400 reported home structure fires per year (44 percent of all reported home fires in the US).

These fires resulted in an average of 470 civilian deaths (18 percent of all home fire deaths) and 4,150 civilian injuries (42 percent of all reported home fire injuries) annually.

Cooking caused an average of 158,400 reported home structure fires per year (44 percent of all reported home fires in the US).

These fires resulted in an average of 470 civilian deaths (18 percent of all home fire deaths) and 4,150 civilian injuries (42 percent of all reported home fire injuries) annually.

Recent statistics show unattended cooking is the primary factor for home cooking fires, responsible for 37% of ignition causes in nonconfined cooking fires and 48% of deaths, according to the U.S. Fire Administration and

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Background Research

Difficult to Locate Fire Extinguishers

In many cases, fire extinguishers are not clearly visible or easily accessible, which delays initial fire suppression. Poor placement and lack of visibility reduce response time and increase the risk of fire escalation.

Forgotten or Expired Extinguishers

Approximately 25% of portable fire extinguishers are misplaced or not properly maintained, reducing their effectiveness

Significance of an accessible fire extinguisher

Over 60% of fire-related deaths happen in the home environment, highlighting the importance of accessible fire extinguishers

Statistic of fire-related fatalities occur.

(ZIPDO, 2025)

Reasons for not using fire extinguishers

(ZIPDO, 2025)

Design Concept

The first core feature is 'Rapid Accessibility.' Its strong magnetic front allows it to be easily attached to refrigerators or major kitchen appliances. This ensures it is placed in the most visible location within the kitchen—the area with the highest fire risk—enabling immediate discovery and a quick initial response during an emergency.

The second core feature is an 'Emergency Escape Function.' The MFE goes beyond simple fire suppression by integrating a reinforced glass-breaking needle (Hammer Needle) into its upper head. This acts as an emergency hammer, allowing the user to instantly break a window and create an escape route if exits are blocked by fire.

This combination of an 'attachable design' and an 'emergency hammer function' effectively addresses common issues with traditional fire extinguishers: 'the accessibility issue of being hard to find when needed' and 'the limitation of having only a single fire suppression function.' The MFE is a vital safety tool that supports both initial fire suppression and emergency escape.