MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department is re-issuing a warning about two potentially dangerous fire extinguishers. Kidde has recalled two styles of disposable fire extinguishers -- both plastic handle fire extinguishers, and plastic push-button fire extinguishers.
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.
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Plastic handle fire extinguishers (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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Push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
This recall does not include Kidde Professional or Badger branded fire extinguishers. Units with metal handles/valve assemblies are not included in this recall.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the firm is aware of a 2014 death involving a car fire following a crash. Emergency responders could not get the recalled Kidde fire extinguishers to work.
If you believe that you may have an affected model, go to www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/ and click on the “Product Safety Recall Notice” for information on how to determine if your Kidde disposable fire extinguisher is part of the recall, and if so, how to proceed to rectify the situation.
Kidde Product Support: 1-800-880-6788.