Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment
One Death Reported
Consumer Contact:
Kidde toll-free at 855-271-0773 from 8:30 am to 5 pm ET Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm ET Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.
Or, the Consumer Product Safety Commission at this URL for full details:
Name of product:
Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles
Hazard:
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.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall date:
November 2, 2017
Recall number:
18-022