Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1914.
This recall involves 31 models of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers with Zytel® black plastic valves. The recalled extinguishers are red, white or silver and are either ABC or BC rated. The ratings can be found to the right of the nameplate. Manufacture dates included in the recall are July 23, 2013 through October 15, 2014. A 10-digit date code is stamped on the side of the cylinder, near the bottom. Digits five through nine represent the day and year of manufacture in DDDYY format. Date codes for recalled units manufactured in 2013 are XXXX 20413 X through XXXX 36513 X and 2014 are XXXX 00114 X through XXXX 28814 X. A nameplate affixed to the front of the fire extinguisher has one of the following model numbers: 10BC 1A 10BC 1A 10BCW 2A10BC 5BC 5BCW FA10G FA110 FA5B FC10 FC110 FC5 FH/ RESSP FX10 FX10BC FX10K FX210 FX210R FX210W FX340GW FX340SC FX5II KFH Twin M110 Twin M5 Twin Mariner 10 Mariner 110 Mariner 5 Mariner 5 G RESSP XL 5MR
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1914.
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Depot, Menards, Walmart And Other Department, Home And Hardware Stores Nationwide, And Online From August 2013 Through November 2014 For Between $18 And $65, And About $200 For Model Xl 5mr. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1914.
Kidde toll-free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.
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Home Depot, Menards, Walmart And Other Department, Home And Hardware Stores Nationwide, And Online From August 2013 Through November 2014 For Between $18 And $65, And About $200 For Model Xl 5mr. Recall FAQ
Home Depot, Menards, Walmart And Other Department, Home And Hardware Stores Nationwide, And Online From August 2013 Through November 2014 For Between $18 And $65, And About $200 For Model Xl 5mr. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge. The notice was published on February 12, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4 units are potentially affected.