Nearly 38 million fire extinguishers in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled because they might not work.
Kidde is recalling the extinguishers with plastic handles because they can get clogged and potentially fail when you need them. The nozzle could also come off, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall was announced Thursday.
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The extinguishers were sold at Menards, Montgomery Ward, Sears, The Home Depot, Walmart, various home, department, and hardware stores and online, according to CPSC. They were also sold with some commercial trucks, RVs, and boats.
134 models are included in this recall, sold in red, white and silver, with either an ABC- or BC-rating. You can find the model number printed on the label.
*Scroll down to see all the model numbers that are included in this recall
Kidde is replacing these recalled units for free, you can call Kidde for your replacement and instructions on how to return the extinguisher at 855-271-0773 from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
You can also get more information on their website – click here for information about this particular recall.
Push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers: The recall involves eight models of Kidde Pindicator fire extinguishers manufactured between August 11, 1995 and September 22, 2017. The no-gauge push-button extinguishers were sold in red and white, and with a red or black nozzle. These models were sold primarily for kitchen and personal watercraft applications.
Note from the CPSC:
“This recall includes fire extinguisher models that were previously recalled in March 2009 and February 2015. Kidde branded fire extinguishers included in these previously announced recalls should also be replaced. All affected model numbers are listed in the charts above.
Recall information for fire extinguishers used in RVs and motor vehicles can be found here.