Disposable fire extinguisher maker Kidde have recalled 31 models due to a valve which does not allow full discharge.
Fire Chief Jeff Tucker said the recall items were made by Kidde fire extinguisher company and have manufactured dates between July 23, 2013 through October 15, 2014.
Tucker: “It’s pretty critical that if you have a fire extinguisher, and these are usually the home type, disposable fire extinguishers, something you may have on your boat, or you may carry in your car, you may have under your kitchen sink. But if you recently purchased a fire extinguisher, it’s pretty critical to go check and make sure that your model is not one that is being recalled.”
The company has stated the recall affects about 4.6 million units in the U.S. and were available at Home Depot, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide, and online from August 2013 through November 2014.
Kidde has received 11 reports of those recalled models not discharging as expected but to date there have been no reports of injuries due to that.
Customers with questions can call Kidde at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.
For the full recall including model numbers, click here.
