freelancer
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Hello, haven't posed in a while, but I still enjoy the community...Just got this notice from my friends in the USCGAUX.
Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge
The Kidde Zytel disposable fire extinguishers can fail to fully discharge during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Recall date: February 12, 2015
Recall Summary
Name of product: Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers
Hazard: 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.
Remedy: Replace - Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher.
Consumer Contact: Kidde toll-free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kidde.com
Description: 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: 1A 10BC, 1A 10BCW, 2A10BC
Sold at: Home Depot, Menards, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online from August 2013 through November 2014 for between $18 and $65.
Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge
The Kidde Zytel disposable fire extinguishers can fail to fully discharge during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Recall date: February 12, 2015
Recall Summary
Name of product: Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers
Hazard: 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.
Remedy: Replace - Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher.
Consumer Contact: Kidde toll-free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kidde.com
Description: 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: 1A 10BC, 1A 10BCW, 2A10BC
Sold at: Home Depot, Menards, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online from August 2013 through November 2014 for between $18 and $65.
