The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18E113000·Announced 2018-12-11

Gillig Recalls Fire Extinguishers Due to Actuator Malfunction

Gillig LLC is recalling specific fire extinguishers sold as aftermarket parts because the actuator may fail to discharge the suppression agent, increasing injury risk 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 safety-critical device (fire extinguisher) that may fail to function, creating a risk of injury in a fire scenario. No injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gillig LLC is recalling certain fire extinguishers, model number 83-133002-500, with part numbers 421220-11, 421220-12, 421220-21, 421220-22, and 424766. These units were sold by Gillig as aftermarket parts. The recall involves 33 affected units.

The defect involves the actuator of the extinguisher, which may not function properly. This malfunction can prevent the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent. If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Gillig will notify owners, and Kidde will replace the fire extinguishers free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2019. Owners may contact Kidde customer service at 1-252-237-7004 or Gillig customer service at 1-510-264-5073. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Gillig LLC
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
33

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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