Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
USKidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Kidde-Recalls-to-Replace-Fire-Extinguishers-Due-to-Failure-to-Operate |
| Title | Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/52a5640459c34773a8bd93ab0e6821dc.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Fire Extinguisher |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4de5a4688a6047bf849e4038873b159c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Pressure Gauge |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers |
| Products › Type | Fire Extinguishers |
| Products › Category I D | 1939 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 167,000 |
| Recall I D | 5157 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35. |
| Recall Date | 2009-03-12T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. |
| Recall Number | 09151 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
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