The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09151·Announced 2009-03-12

Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers Due to Potential Failure to Operate

Kidde is recalling approximately 167,000 XL fire extinguishers because the pressurized cylinders may lose pressure and fail to operate during a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire extinguisher failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kidde is recalling approximately 167,000 Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers. The recall involves specific model numbers, including FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, and E-340-3, with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. The "Kidde" brand name and model number are located on the label on the front of the extinguisher, while the manufacture year is on the bottom.

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. No injuries have been reported.

These fire extinguishers were sold at department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35. Consumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, they should contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone but the consumer has questions about an extinguisher within the listed model numbers, they should contact Kidde for additional information. For more information, consumers can contact Kidde at (888) 345-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.Kidde.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
167,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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