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Kidde Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled December 15, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97E041000 · Kidde
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THE EXTINGUISHER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WORK PROPERLY.
Remedy
THESE EXTINGUISHERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
6,423 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FULL SECURITY AND FIRE CONTROL CLASS 8 SUPER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. THE HANDLE DOES NOT ENGAGE THE VALVE STEM AND CAN PUNCTURE THE SEAL OF THE EXTINGUISHER, ALLOWING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO DISCHARGE ITS CONTENTS.
What to do
THESE EXTINGUISHERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Kidde FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Manufacturer(s)
W. KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →