Recall: Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge

Description: 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

Name of product: Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers

Units: About 4.6 million units in the U.S. and 175,000 in Canada

Hazard: A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher.

Recall date: February 12, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: Kidde has received 11 reports of the recalled fire extinguishers failing to discharge as expected. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: 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.

Importers: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, North Carolina

Manufactured in: Mexico

Consumer contact: 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.

Recall number: 15-079