Kidde Recalls 40 Million Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment
A Recall has been issued from Kidde and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC). The US CPSC website released an announcement Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 with the Recall of Kidde Fire Extinguishers.
"The fire extinguishers can
become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact
hazard." -- US CPSC Website
134 models of Kiddie fire extinguishers manufactured between January, 1973 and August of 2017.
Please visit the US CPSC website for more information and what to do if you have the product.
Contact kidde.com to request a free replacement fire extinguisher and instructions for returning the recalled unit, as it may not work in a fire emergency.
www.kidde.com
Kidde toll-free at 855-271-0773 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.
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What's New.
November 2nd, 2017
Kidde recalls Fire Extinguishers from 1973 - 2017. Click Here for more information.
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August 5th, 2017
Our online catalog is currently being put together online. Soon we will have every product we offer listed on our
website!
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April 1st, 2017:
You are now able to schedule a service appointment to your business from our website!
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March 28th, 2017:
Welcome to our NEW WEBSITE! Soon you will be able to schedule service, order items, and get very valuable information from your home or office. Please check back and stay tuned
for updates!
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