The Office of the State Fire Marshal warns of an important recall notice for Kidde brand fire extinguishers. The company announced a recall of fire extinguishers with a plastic handle due to a failure to properly activate during a fire emergency.
The recall affects 134 models of Kidde fire extinguishers manufactured between January 1, 1973 and August 15, 2017. The recall involves two styles of Kidde fire extinguishers: extinguishers with plastic handles and push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers.
Affected consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement fire extinguisher. Contact Kidde toll-free at 855-271-0773 or go to www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for additional information.
For a full list of affected Kidde fire extinguisher models, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.