CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 15079
Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers
Published February 12, 2015 · Recall initiated: February 12, 2015
What's the hazard
A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury.
What to do
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher.
Recall details
- Brand
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, North Carolina
- Distributor
- Home Depot, Menards, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide, and online from August 2013 through November 2014 for between $18 and $65, and about $200 for model XL 5MR.
- Country
- US
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