March 12, 2009
About 167,000 Kidde fire extinguishers are being recalled. The pressurized cylinders in the fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate.
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.
The extinguishers were sold at department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35. They were made in Mexico.
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.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
