CPSC recall 09-151, announced March 12, 2009, covers Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers (about 167,000 units). The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. Recall contact: call (888) 345-4407, or go to www.Kidde.com.
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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.
"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 noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 9 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the label on the front of the extinguisher
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2007 through April 2008
- Price paid
- $35
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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 to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 9 listed in this recall, 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.
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Product and sales details
- Product type
- Fire extinguishers
- Recall number
- 09-151
- Units
- About 167,000
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.
- Distributor
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
CPSC product type: Fire Extinguishers
This recall in context
Compared with the 8 fire extinguisher recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 167,000 units: the 4th-largest of 7 fire extinguisher recalls that state a unit count. The median is 167,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 7 of 8 fire extinguisher recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment is named in 9 CPSC notices in this index, from 1992 to 2021. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Seatt Black & Decker Slim Line battery operated smoke detectors (93-026, Dec 1992). 3 of them are fire extinguisher recalls.
- Time on sale
- 7 months. Recalled 11 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kidde at (888) 345-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.Kidde.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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