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CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers

Recall 05-589 · July 26, 2005 · Walter Kidde Portable Equipment

What to doFire 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-589 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 26, 2005
Brand
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
Kidde 10 lb. industrial dry chemical fire extinguishers with black plastic Zytel® nylon valves in steel cylinders manufactured between 1991 and 2000
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 470,000
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
December 20, 2024

What was recalled

This Alert involves all Kidde 10 lb. dry chemical fire extinguishers manufactured with a black plastic Zytel® nylon valve assembly and a steel cylinder, between 1991 and 2000. These units were the subject of Kidde Service Bulletin 007 issued on July 21, 2004. These units were designed for commercial and industrial applications, and the majority of these units were placed into service in factories, plants, businesses and other commercial locations, as they require service by a qualified Fire Extinguisher Distributor or Service Organization every 6 years. Some of these units are in use in residential settings. The affected extinguishers have a steel cylinder with a welded neck ring and are between 19 to 21 inches tall, as depicted in the image below. This Alert does not apply to Kidde's smaller 2 1/2 and 5 lb. residential fire extinguishers.

Is my product affected?

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  • Kidde 10 lb. industrial dry chemical fire extinguishers with black plastic Zytel® nylon valves in steel cylinders manufactured between 1991 and 2000 · About 470,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

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

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Commercial fire equipment distributors and stores nationwide, between 1991 and 2000.; Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C..

Injuries or incidents reported

Kidde has received five reports of valve separation during either technical service of the units or shortly afterwards, resulting in three reports of injuries.

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Kidde 10 lb. industrial dry chemical fire extinguishers with black plastic Zytel® nylon valves in steel cylinders manufactured between 1991 and 2000 (About 470,000 units). This Alert involves all Kidde 10 lb.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 20, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.