NHTSA-Equipment2017-10-20
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. — Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.
Hazard
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy
Kidde will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers that equipped new vehicles with the extinguishers, and those manufacturers will conduct recalls to notify owners of the issue. Kidde will notify the purchasers of any replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2017. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Affected count
2500000
Products
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17E062000Don't want to check this manually?
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