CPSC2015-02-12
Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, North Carolina
Hazard
A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher.
Sold at
Home Depot, Menards, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide, and online from August 2013 through November 2014 for between $18 and $65, and about $200 for model XL 5MR.
Affected count
About 4.6 million units in the U.S. and 175,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
Kidde has received 11 reports of the recalled fire extinguishers failing to discharge as expected. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers
Consumer contact
Kidde toll-free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Kidde-Recalls-Disposable-Plastic-Fire-ExtinguishersDon't want to check this manually?
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