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FX210W

This model number appears in 2 official CPSC recall notices for household products. Latest recall published February 12, 2015.

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Recall #15-079 · Published February 12, 2015

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

FX210W
Additional identifying details

The ratings can be found to the right of the nameplate.

Which products are included?

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

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher.

Remedy type: Replace

Brand
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment
Recall published
February 12, 2015
Category
Smoke & CO Alarms
Units
About 4.6 million units in the U.S. and 175,000 in Canada
Sold at / sales period
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, and about $200 for model XL 5MR.

Other model numbers in this recall

10BC10BCW2A10BC5BCWFA10GFA110FA5BFC10FC110FX10FX10BCFX10KFX210FX210RFX340GWFX340SCFX5IIM110
View official CPSC notice Full recall details

Recall #09-151 · Published March 12, 2009

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

FX210W
Additional identifying details

"Kidde" and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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.

Official 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.

Brand
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment
Recall published
March 12, 2009
Category
Smoke & CO Alarms
Units
About 167,000
Sold at / sales period
Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.

Other model numbers in this recall

FX340SCFX340HFX340GWXL5MRFX210RFX340SC-2XL2.5TCZ-4E-340-3
View official CPSC notice Full recall details

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