Defect Description For Recall
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. (Kidde) Is Recalling 134 Models Of Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers And Eight Models Of Push Button Pindicator Fire Extinguishers. These Extinguishers May Become Clogged, Preventing The Extinguisher From Discharging As Expected Or Excessive Force May Be Needed To Activate The Extinguisher. Additionally, In Certain Models, The Nozzle May Detach From The Valve Assembly With Enough Force That It Could Cause Injury And Also Render The Product Inoperable. For A Full List Of The Affected Models Visit: Https://Static.Nhtsa.Gov/Odi/Rcl/2017/Rmisc-17E062-5427.Pdf
Make Of Vehicle
KIDDE
Model Of Vehicle
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
17E062000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Kidde Will Notify The Affected Vehicle Manufacturers That Equipped New Vehicles With The Extinguishers, And Those Manufacturers Will Conduct Recalls To Notify Owners Of The Issue. Kidde Will Notify The Purchasers Of Any Replacement Or Aftermarket Fire Extinguishers. Owners Will Be Instructed To Contact Kidde For A Replacement Fire Extinguisher, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 2, 2017. Owners May Contact Kidde Customer Service Toll-Free At 1-855-262-3540, Or Online At Www.Kidde.Com And Click On “Product Safety Recall” For More Information.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2500000
Date Owners Notified
20171102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.
Date Report Received
20171020