Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
Recall 09151 · Mar 12, 2009 · Kidde
167,000
units affected
167,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09151
- Date
- Mar 12, 2009
- Company
- Kidde
- Units affected
- 167,000
- Product
- Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
- Product type
- Fire Extinguishers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kidde xl fire extinguishers?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.