Kidde to Replace Fire Extinguishers recall: Failure to Operate
Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
Why was Kidde to Replace Fire Extinguishers recalled?
The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, but you have questions about an extinguisher within the listed model numbers, please contact Kidde for additional information. Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde at (888) 345-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.Kidde.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
- Company
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 167,000
- Sold at
- Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.
- Recall date
- March 12, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E-340-3 and with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. "Kidde" and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher. The manufacture year is on the bottom of the extinguisher. If your extinguisher is one of the listed model numbers and is marked with the year 07 or 08, contact Kidde to determine if you have a recalled extinguisher.