The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17E070000·Announced 2017-11-21

Mack Recalls Kidde Fire Extinguishers Sold as Truck Accessories

Mack Trucks is recalling Kidde fire extinguishers sold as accessories for its trucks because they may clog, require excessive force to activate, or have nozzles that detach, increasing injury risk during a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 safety-critical product (fire extinguisher) where failure could increase the risk of injury during a fire, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

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

The affected fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing them from discharging as expected, or may require excessive force to activate. 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.

Mack will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a free replacement fire extinguisher. The recall was expected to begin on January 19, 2018. Owners can contact Mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131 or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540. A full list of affected models is available at the NHTSA website.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
37,367

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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