'Never Repeat the BBQ Tragedy': Triggered by the Fukuoka Accident, an Outdoor Maker Father Stands Up. An Outdoor Company's Challenge into the Disaster Prevention Business.
Following a tragic BBQ accident, outdoor manufacturer Cricket Japan has announced its entry into the disaster prevention business, developing an easy-to-use 'fire blanket' to prevent initial fires from spreading.
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Cricket Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanzaki-gun, Hyogo Prefecture https://www.cricket-japan.co.jp/fireblanket) will challenge itself to provide an environment where as many lives as possible can be saved.
■ Determination as a Parent
In 2023, a tragic accident occurred during a BBQ at a vocational school event in Fukuoka. As a parent with a son of the same age, the shock and sorrow upon seeing the news were beyond words.
'What if my child had been there?' 'As a company that promotes the outdoors, was there anything we could have done?'
The answer to these questions was the popularization of 'fire blankets' (extinguishing cloths)—which are widely used in ordinary households in Western countries—in Japan.
■ Challenge in a Different Industry: Why an Outdoor Maker Creates 'Fire to Prevent'
Until now, our company has provided the 'joy of making fire' through outdoor goods such as fire starters. However, fire can become a deadly weapon if mishandled.
Precisely because we have specialized knowledge of the outdoors, we acutely realized how important initial fire extinguishing is, and how few options other than 'fire extinguishers' are available in Japanese homes.
'Making disaster prevention more accessible, creating a safe living environment.'
Entering the disaster prevention goods market, a completely different industry, was a major challenge. However, through in-house development, we pursued quality and design that anyone can use instantly without hesitation.
■ 3 Features of the 'Fire Blanket'
1. Intuitive Operability: No complex operations like a fire extinguisher are required. Simply pull the straps to unfold it and cover the fire source to block oxygen and extinguish the fire.
2. Prevent Secondary Damage: Since it does not scatter extinguishing agents, post-use cleanup is easy and it does not damage surrounding household goods.
Cricket Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanzaki-gun, Hyogo Prefecture https://www.cricket-japan.co.jp/fireblanket) will challenge itself to provide an environment where as many lives as possible can be saved.
■ Determination as a Parent
In 2023, a tragic accident occurred during a BBQ at a vocational school event in Fukuoka. As a parent with a son of the same age, the shock and sorrow upon seeing the news were beyond words.
'What if my child had been there?' 'As a company that promotes the outdoors, was there anything we could have done?'
The answer to these questions was the popularization of 'fire blankets' (extinguishing cloths)—which are widely used in ordinary households in Western countries—in Japan.
■ Challenge in a Different Industry: Why an Outdoor Maker Creates 'Fire to Prevent'
Until now, our company has provided the 'joy of making fire' through outdoor goods such as fire starters. However, fire can become a deadly weapon if mishandled.
Precisely because we have specialized knowledge of the outdoors, we acutely realized how important initial fire extinguishing is, and how few options other than 'fire extinguishers' are available in Japanese homes.
'Making disaster prevention more accessible, creating a safe living environment.'
Entering the disaster prevention goods market, a completely different industry, was a major challenge. However, through in-house development, we pursued quality and design that anyone can use instantly without hesitation.
■ 3 Features of the 'Fire Blanket'
1. Intuitive Operability: No complex operations like a fire extinguisher are required. Simply pull the straps to unfold it and cover the fire source to block oxygen and extinguish the fire.
2. Prevent Secondary Damage: Since it does not scatter extinguishing agents, post-use cleanup is easy and it does not damage surrounding household goods.