Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to
Failure to Operate
Name of product: Kidde XL Fire
Extinguishers
Hazard: The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire
extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a
consumer and property at risk.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from
October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.
Manufactured
in: Mexico
Remedy: 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.
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
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