9999 KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER Recalls (7)
- Campaign:
- 97E041000 on 12/18/1997
- Component:
- Unknown or other
- Manufactured:
- 06/24/1997 - 12/02/1997
- Affected:
- 6,423
- Defect:
- Equipment description: full security and fire control class 8 super fire extinguishers. the handle does not engage the valve stem and can puncture the seal of the extinguisher, allowing the fire extinguisher to discharge its contents.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a fire, the extinguisher would not be able to work properly.
- Correction:
- These extinguishers will be replaced free of charge.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began during december 1997. owners who do not receive the free replacement extinguisher within a reasonable time should contact kidde at 1-888-543-3346, ext. 333. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 17E062000 on 10/23/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Affected:
- 2,500,000
- Defect:
- Walter kidde portable equipment inc. (kidde) is recalling 134 models of plastic-handle fire extinguishers and eight models of push button pindicator fire extinguishers. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
- Consequence:
- If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Correction:
- Kidde will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers that equipped new vehicles with the extinguishers, and those manufacturers will conduct recalls to notify owners of the issue. kidde will notify the purchasers of any replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers. owners will be instructed to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on november 2, 2017. owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17E068000 on 11/21/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 03/02/2010 - 10/16/2017
- Affected:
- 742
- Defect:
- Prevost cars, inc. (prevost) is recalling certain kidde plastic-handle and push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in coaches. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
- Consequence:
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Prevost will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 20, 2018. owners may contact prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-271-0773, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. prevost's number for this recall is sr17-31.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17E069000 on 11/26/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 08/14/2002 - 08/14/2017
- Affected:
- 37,367
- Defect:
- Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain kidde plastic-handle fire extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in volvo trucks. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
- Consequence:
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on november 2, 2017. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17E070000 on 11/27/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 08/14/2002 - 08/14/2017
- Affected:
- 37,367
- Defect:
- Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain models of kidde plastic-handle fire extinguishers sold as accessory equipment for use in mack trucks. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
- Consequence:
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Mack will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 19, 2018. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-610-709-2131 or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17E076000 on 12/21/2017
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 03/03/2004 - 12/06/2017
- Affected:
- 6,162
- Defect:
- Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers sold through mopar service parts to equip various chrysler vehicles. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
- Consequence:
- If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Correction:
- Chrysler will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began february 14, 2018. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. chrysler's number for this recall is t83.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18E101000 on 11/12/2018
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2014 - 11/04/2018
- Affected:
- 5,000
- Defect:
- Kidde technologies, inc. (kidde) is recalling certain fire extinguishers, model number 83-133002-500 with part numbers 421220-11 and 421220-12, used in certain fire suppression systems installed in buses and passenger coach vehicles. the actuator of the extinguisher may not function properly, preventing the fire extinguisher from discharging the fire suppression agent.
- Consequence:
- If the fire suppression system does not work as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Correction:
- Kidde will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the systems, and will inspect the fire extinguishers, replacing any affected piston actuators, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact kidde customer service at 1-252-237-7004.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
9999 KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TSBs (2)
- Bulletin:
- PTS17045
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Carrier transicold has received notice of a recall by kidde regarding certain models of its fire extinguishers that may not work properly in a fire emergency. refer to the bulletin on steps to determine if an fire extinguisher sold through
- Bulletin:
- PTS17045A
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Carrier transicold has received notice of a recall by kidde regarding certain models of its fire extinguishers that may not work properly in a fire emergency. refer to the bulletin on steps to determine if an fire extinguisher sold through
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