KIDDE Recalling 40 Million Fire Extinguishers

[GregL]

Small vehicle and watercraft. Exactly the style we have in our cars.
Better check yours. I checked all of mine and found two. Entered the serial numbers and two new ones are on their way.
Main Landing Page · Inmar Recall

 

[Treblig]

You'd think that a "Fire extinguisher company" would have it all figured out by now!!!

treblig

 

[Daves69]

4 out of 5 of my Kidde on the list.

 

[68Dart500]

I'll have to check mine tonight. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Junior340]

Geez all mine are on the list

 

[harrisonm]

Thanks for sharing. I clicked on your link, and it DID take me to the Kidde site. But then when I click on ANY of their links, I get a never ending, spinning circle. Nothing comes up.

 

[Daves69]

Look over how to ID you models, date codes (some don't have), and serial numbers here.........
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported


When you go to GregL posted link, go to your country, then down to step 3. Fill out the form then continue to the next page to "add" your affected models one at a time to your list, then submit and you will see transaction number and further direction.
Hope this helps

 

[GregL]

Yes, a lot of these smaller extinguishers DO NOT have a date code as described at the site. Does not matter, just enter the Model Number and Serial Number, leave the Date Code blank. It will accept that much info. I've found a total of three affected extinguishers among all of mine.
I posted this info on every automotive site where I'm a member and it's not surprising how many guys have units that qualify for replacement.
This recall covers units from 1973-2017. 44 years, that's a LOT of extinguishers!

 

[Daves69]

Update......
Got two 5 BC's in tonight. So 2 weeks on half of them. Waiting on another 5 BC and a 3A-40BC.
RMA stickers and instructions for Fed Ex pickup are included.