Kiddie fire extinguisher recall

[Watertank1]

This recall has been going on since last year. I had 3 units recalled - 2 were the larger red extinguishers and one was a smaller white unit (boat size). I ended up calling Kidde and talked to a rep. gave them the # and a few days later FedEX delivered replacement units. Put the old units in the boxes, slapped the return authorization on and called for a pickup. The only thing I noticed is that the old units had some plastic handles/nnozzles - the new units are metal.

[IL-Rebel]

Originally Posted by brigeton

I had 3 that were replaced on the recall. Last year my riding mower caught fire when it got a bunch of leaves caught up on the muffler. I grabbed the extinguisher out of the garage and it didn't work. This was a new one that was sent to me on the recall. I had to run in the house and grab a different one.

Well crap. That doesn’t bode well for Kidde.
Did your replacement have plastic or metal handles? I would

[Lazy Ike]

https://www.consumerreports.org/prod...ers-for-years/

[TomP.]

Thanks for bringing this back up did not know about it there are more covered then what is on there list. I have one from 1996 and it is part of the recall even thou it was not listed had to call to find out as the handle looked like one of the recall diagrams. So if it not listed and just looks like the plastic handle of the recall give them a call.

[hookem-1]

Originally Posted by jabecker

Kiddie has recalled 40 million fire extinguishers. To find out if you have one you will need to look at the 10 digit code near the bottom of the extinguisher. digit 5 to 9 is the year. You will also need the model and serial number to proceed. Go to Kiddie web sight and follow the prompts. I just did mine and they will send out a new one in 15 to 20 days.

Did this about 4 years ago, including the one in the boat. Takes 3-4 weeks to get the replacements

[vtec]

Yes, thanks for reposting! I completely forgot that this was posted years ago, thought it was a fresh so checked all of mine in the house, no recalled ones. Then I noticed that this was a very old post and vaguely remember checking first go around. Today I thought again and realized I forgot to check the boat and small travel trailer. Both are recalled models! And ironically those are the ones I would be highly likely to someday have to use. Hopefully they are sending good ones out by now.

[IL-Rebel]

Originally Posted by IL-Rebel

Thought I would resurrect this from 2017. I’ve been off here for a few years and missed this post. Might be a good reminder for new members to check their fire extinguishers. I just learned of this recall through Consumer Reports and found mine to be affected. Hopefully will have a replacement within two weeks.

I posted this on 1/23/2021 and thought I would let you all know that the replacement fire extinguisher for my boat was received this afternoon. Hopefully, if needed, will work as intended. Stay safe and be prepared.

[Scratcher]

I submitted my claim 1/24/21 and received the replacement today. FedEx will pickup the old one tomorrow.