Kidde Fire Extinguisher: Equipment
Recall 17E062000 · Oct 20, 2017 · Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.
2,500,000
units affected
2,500,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17E062000
- Date
- Oct 20, 2017
- Maker
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,500,000
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. (Kidde) is recalling 134 models of Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers and eight models of Push Button Pindicator Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
What can happen
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kidde | Fire Extinguisher | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17E062000?
1 model: Kidde Fire Extinguisher (all years), about 2.50 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17E062000?
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.
What can happen?
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
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. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.