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Our severity:HighNHTSA·17E076000·Announced 2017-12-21

Chrysler Recalls Kidde Fire Extinguishers Sold Through Mopar Service Parts

Chrysler is recalling Kidde fire extinguishers sold through Mopar service parts because they may clog or detach, posing injury risks 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) that may fail to function or cause injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or deaths, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that were sold through Mopar service parts to equip various Chrysler vehicles. The recall affects 6,162 units.

The fire extinguishers may become clogged, which can prevent them from discharging as expected or 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 fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Chrysler will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T83.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Fire Extinguisher
Hazard
Affected units
6,162

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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