![]() If you’ve shopped for a fire extinguisher lately, you may have stumbled upon a few pages just like this: This recalled model is “currently unavailable” on Amazon.īefore the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) and other government agencies issued their November recall, anyone could purchase one of Kidde’s extinguishers by visiting pages like the one above. Which Kidde fire extinguishers were recalled? Ready to throw your recalled extinguisher out and buy a trusted alternative? Check out our selection of Buckeye fire extinguishers. Finally, we’ll describe what to look for when buying extinguisher replacements. We’ll discuss the different parts of an extinguisher that could separate a life-saving device from being a potential liability. What led to the recall? In this article, we’ll sort out the details and give you the tools necessary to identify if your extinguisher was recalled and how to get it replaced. The Kidde recall is an example of the worst possible outcome when using a fire extinguisher: failure to operate. The recall impacts extinguishers sold as far back as the 1970s. Kidde, one of the world’s most popular manufacturers of life safety equipment, recalled nearly 40 million fire extinguishers recently. Many Kidde extinguisher models with plastic handles and push-button activation failed to deploy correctly
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