For units produced before 2007, a date code is not printed on the fire extinguisher.

Date codes for recalled models manufactured from Januthrough Augare 00212 through 22717. Digits five through nine represent the day and year of manufacture in DDDYY format. For units produced in 2007 and beyond, the date of manufacture is a 10-digit date code printed on the side of the cylinder, near the bottom. The model number is printed on the fire extinguisher label. “Consumers should immediately contact Kidde to request a free replacement fire extinguisher and for instructions on returning the recalled unit, as it may not work properly in a fire emergency,” the commission’s announcement said.Ĭheck out the list below to see if any fire extinguishers in your home, office, or elsewhere are part of the recall.įire extinguishers being recalled Note for plastic-handle extinguishers: The extinguishers were sold in red, white and silver, and are either ABC- or BC-rated. Some extinguishers were sold with commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, and personal watercraft and boats. The extinguishers were sold at stores nationwide, including major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, The Home Depot, Sears, Menards, and Montgomery Ward, often for between $12 and $50. Some models were recalled previously in March 2009 and Feb.

The various models, which feature either plastic handles or push-buttons, were manufactured between Jan. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard,” according to an announcement from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The 142 different models of extinguishers “can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency.

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