The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E069000·Announced 2017-11-21

Volvo Recalls Kidde Fire Extinguishers for Clogging and Detachment Risks

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling Kidde plastic-handle fire extinguishers sold as accessories for Volvo trucks. The units may clog, require excessive force to activate, or have nozzles detach, posing injury risks.

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) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential injury risks but no confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers that were sold as accessory equipment for use in Volvo trucks. The recall involves 37,367 units.

The fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing them from discharging as expected, or excessive force may be needed to activate them. In certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and render the product inoperable. If the extinguisher does not function properly during a fire, it can increase the risk of injury.

Volvo will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a free replacement fire extinguisher. The recall began on November 2, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540, or visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. A full list of affected models is available at the NHTSA website.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Extinguisher
Hazard
Affected units
37,367

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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