Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-03-12 · 09151
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
09151
Date
2009-03-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.
Distributor(s)
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
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.