Kidde Disposable Fire Extinguisher Recall

A recall has been made of two styles of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers. There is additional information on the Kidde website and a link is included in this post.

From the Wheaton Weekly November 8, 2017:

"State Fire Marshal Warns of Fire Extinguisher Recall

The Office of the State Fire Marshal warns of an important recall notice for Kidde brand fire extinguishers due to a failure to properly activate during a fire emergency. The recall affects 134 models of Kidde fire extinguishers manufactured between January 1, 1973 and August 15, 2017. Affected consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement fire extinguisher. Contact Kidde toll-free at 855-271-0773 or go to www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for additional information."


A summary from the Kidde website, Kidde Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. The information below is provided as a public safety notice. Go to the Kidde website for complete information and how to identify the affected extinguishers and what to do.

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"Summary: This product recall involves two styles of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers: Plastic handle fire extinguishers Plastic push-button fire extinguishers This Recall does not include Kidde Professional or Badger branded fire extinguishers. Units with metal handles/valve assemblies are not included in the recall." Read the Full Announcement on the CPSC Website (Opens in a new browser window) Frequently Asked Questions (Opens in a new browser window) Here's the Kidde website recall link: https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284US/