Recall 09-151, published March 12, 2009
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
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
FX340H"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 noticeWhy 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.
What should I do if I have FX340H?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with FX340H, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 345-4407, or go to www.Kidde.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- 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
3 of the others start with FX340, like FX340H.
