101585 - Kidde Fire Extinguishers

 

 

Meijer Recall Posted Date:   11/02/2017

Summary of Recall:   Kidde announced in cooperation with the CPSC, it is voluntarily recalling two styles of Kidde fire extinguishers due to failure to discharge and nozzle detachment.

Product Description:  The affected products are those with UPCs seen below.  This recall involves two styles of Kidde fire extinguishers: plastic handle fire extinguishers and push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers.

Hazard: The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency.  In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard.

Manufacturer:  Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc.

 

Manufactured in:  United States and Mexico

 

UPC’s Carried by Meijer:

 

UPC

UPC Description

0-47871-05753-5

KITCHEN 10BC FIRE EXTINGUISHER

0-47871-05770-2

HEAVY DUTY PLUS FIRE EXTINGUISHER

0-47871-06204-1

KIDDE COMMERCIAL 3A40BC EXTINGUISHER

0-47871-06223-2

AUTO FIRE EXTINGUISHER

0-47871-08750-1

10 BC EXTINGUISHER W/STRAP

0-47871-40130-7

DISC 2BC KIDDE KITCHEN FIRE EXTINGUIS

0-47871-66141-1

10BC DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER

0-47871-66142-8

1A10BC DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER

0-47871-66143-5

KIDDE 3A40BC DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER

0-47871-66148-0

KIDDE MARINER EXTINGUISHER USCG

0-47871-66628-7

10 BC EXTINGUISHER W/STRAP

0-47871-66635-5

DISC 466635 KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

 

 

What You Should Do: Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately and return the product to the nearest Meijer store for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact Information: Consumers with questions regarding this recall should contact Kidde for further direction at 855-271-0773 Monday through Friday between 8:30am through 5:00pm EST, 9:00am through 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday.  They can also be reached online at www.kiddie.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

 

Recall information for fire extinguishers used in RVs and motor vehicles can be found at www.NHTSA.gov.

 

Additional model numbers not carried by Meijer can be found here.

 

 

Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their Physician.