Ace Hardware franchise operator becomes second US retailer to distribute FCL-X battery fire suppression agent

An Ace Hardware franchise operator in Georgia has become the second US retail partner to carry FCL-X, Full Circle Lithium’s battery fire suppression agent, expanding consumer access to residential markets.

The expansion brings FCL-X into one of North America’s largest retail hardware networks. Ace Hardware operates approximately 5,800 locations across all 50 US states and international markets through its independent retailer network.

The addition of Ace Hardware franchise operators responds to growing US consumer demand for lithium-ion battery fire safety solutions, driven by the expansion of battery-powered consumer devices, including e-bikes, power tools, lawn equipment, home energy storage systems and EV. Safety concerns are increasing, tied to lithium-ion battery fires in residential buildings, garages and consumer electronics environments, FCL said.

“These incidents are no longer rare edge cases—they are becoming a recurring household safety issue,” said Jeremy Gove, Director of Marketing of the Georgia-based Ace Hardware retailer owned cooperative. “Every home now contains multiple lithium-ion battery-powered devices, yet most households are not equipped with tools designed specifically to address this type of fire risk.”

FCL-X is a PFAS-free fire suppression agent engineered specifically for lithium-ion battery-related fire events. The product is designed to rapidly cool affected battery cells and help suppress thermal runaway, while minimizing environmental impact compared to older chemical agents.

“As adoption of battery-powered devices accelerates, we believe safety products like FCL-X will become a standard household category,” said Chad Carver, Sales and Operations Manager of FCL. “We are seeing increasing awareness from consumers, retailers, and first responders that lithium-ion battery fires require a different class of response.”

Source: Full Circle Lithium