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Kidde Equipment recall

Recalled November 21, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17E069000 · Kidde

Hazard
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or 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.
Units
37,367 units

Description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in Volvo trucks. 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 fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or 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.

Product
Kidde FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Manufacturer(s)
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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