[Recalled] Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers — This recall involves 31 models of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers with Zyte… | CPSC 2015-02-12
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 15079 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 12 February 2015 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves 31 models of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers with Zytel® black plastic valves. The recalled extinguishers are red, white or silver and are either ABC or BC rated. The ratings can be found to the right of the nameplate. Manufacture dates included in the recall are July 23, 2013 through October 15, 2014. A 10-digit date code is stamped on the side of the cylinder, near the bottom. Digits five through nine represent the day and year of manufacture in DDDYY format. Date codes for recalled units manufactured in 2013 are XXXX 20413 X through XXXX 36513 X and 2014 are XXXX 00114 X through XXXX 28814 X. A nameplate affixed to the front of the fire extinguisher has one of the following model numbers: 10BC 1A 10BC 1A 10BCW 2A10BC 5BC 5BCW FA10G FA110 FA5B FC10 FC110 FC5 FH/ RESSP FX10 FX10BC FX10K FX210 FX210R FX210W FX340GW FX340SC FX5II KFH Twin M110 Twin M5 Twin Mariner 10 Mariner 110 Mariner 5 Mariner 5 G RESSP XL 5MR Hazards: A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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