CPSC

Kidde 10 lb. industrial dry chemical fire extinguishers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Affected model - Remove from service
Affected model - Remove from service
Non-affected model - Leave in service
Non-affected model - Leave in service
Extinguisher Height Comparison
Extinguisher Height Comparison

Hazard

The nylon valves on these extinguishers can separate from the steel cylinder during the 6-year recharge service or shortly afterwards, creating a safety hazard to fire extinguisher service personnel and consumers.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Fire Extinguisher Distributors and Service Organizations must immediately stop servicing all units covered under this Alert. Kidde has instituted a Fire Extinguisher Replacement Program ("Replacement Program") for all units covered by this Alert. If you are a Fire Extinguisher Distributor or Service Organization and you have not already received a copy of the Replacement Program, as outlined in Service Bulletin 007, please contact Kidde. Only professional Fire Extinguisher Distributors and Service Organizations should remove the affected units and the steps as outlined in the Replacement Program must be followed.

Consumer Contact

Fire Extinguisher Distributors and Service Organizations should contact Kidde at 1-877-777-8170 between 8 AM and 5 PM ET Monday through Friday to participate in Kidde's Replacement Program. Only professional Fire Extinguisher Distributors and Service Organizations should call this number. Consumers who suspect that they may possess one of the industrial units covered by this Alert should not remove the unit and should contact Kidde at (800) 631-7377 between 8 AM and 5 PM ET Monday through Friday. Units should not be returned to the place of purchase. More information can also be obtained by visiting Kidde's Web site at www.kiddeus.com and referencing Kidde Service Bulletin 007 and Recall Alert.