Core Points - The company involved in the production of fire extinguishers was found to have reduced the required content of ammonium dihydrogen phosphate from 75% to 30% to cut costs, leading to the production of substandard fire extinguishers [1][3] - A total of over 6,800 defective fire extinguishers were produced and sold, with the company facing a compensation responsibility of 240,000 yuan and additional costs for testing the extinguishers [1][6] - The case has prompted a broader investigation into fire safety products in Shanghai, with over 900 safety hazard points identified and addressed [7][9] Company Operations - The company, established in 2005, specialized in the production and sale of fire extinguishers, with its legal representative, identified as Shi, overseeing operations [2][3] - The production process involved mixing substandard materials directly into the extinguishers without proper quality control, reflecting a lack of internal oversight [3][6] - The company had a history of administrative penalties for producing non-compliant products, indicating a pattern of negligence in quality assurance [6] Legal Proceedings - The case was escalated to the Minhang District Prosecutor's Office, which initiated both criminal and civil public interest lawsuits against the company and its management [4][8] - The court imposed a fine of 150,000 yuan on the company and sentenced the involved individuals to prison terms ranging from two to eight months, along with fines [8] - The prosecutor's office has recommended enhanced regulatory measures for fire safety product manufacturers to prevent future incidents [10]