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Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate

Recall 09-151 · March 12, 2009 · Kidde

What to doConsumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, but you have questions about an extinguisher within the listed model numbers, please contact Kidde for additional information.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-151 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 12, 2009
Brand
Kidde
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
Hazard
Failure to Operate
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 167,000
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E-340-3 and with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. "Kidde" and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher. The manufacture year is on the bottom of the extinguisher. If your extinguisher is one of the listed model numbers and is marked with the year 07 or 08, contact Kidde to determine if you have a recalled extinguisher.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers · About 167,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Fire Extinguisher
Recalled Fire Extinguisher
Pressure Gauge
Pressure Gauge

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.; Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Kidde at (888) 345-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.Kidde.com

Recall history and context

Kidde appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kidde recalls.

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 XL Fire Extinguishers (About 167,000 units). 5TCZ-4, E-340-3 and with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Operate.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, but you have questions about an extinguisher within the listed model numbers, please contact Kidde for additional information.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.