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November 15, 2017

Kidde Recalls 40 Million Fire Extinguishers

The recall covers 134 models of push-button and plastic-handle extinguishers in the U.S. and Canada made from 1973 through August 15 of this year. Owners of Kidde fire extinguishers are advised to check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website for information on specific model numbers involved with this recall.

The government says the extinguishers can become clogged and fail to spray when needed. Also, the nozzle can come off with enough force to pose an injury hazard. The CPSC says there have been 391 reports of extinguishers failing to work properly or of nozzles coming off, resulting in 16 injuries that included smoke inhalation and minor burns. Also, there were about 91 reports of property damage linked to the problem.

Owners should contact Kidde to ask for a free replacement and for instructions on how to return recalled models. Kidde can be reached at (855) 271-0773 or at www.kidde.com.

Key Takeaways

Employees who inspect fire extinguishers monthly should report any Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles to their employer.

Everyone should check their home fire extinguisher today.

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  • About
    • MEL Background
    • MEL Chairpersons
    • MEL Board of Commissioners
    • Management Personnel
    • Related Programs
      • NJ Safety Institute
      • NJ Sustainable Energy Joint Meeting (SEM)
      • NJ Residual Claims Fund (RCF)
      • NJ Environmental Risk Management Fund
      • Municipal Reinsurance Health Insurance Fund
    • Legislative Positions
    • Member Affiliated JIFs
      • Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
      • Bergen County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
      • Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
      • Camden Joint Insurance Fund
      • Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund
      • First Responder Joint Insurance Fund
      • Mid Jersey Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
      • Monmouth County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
      • Morris County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
      • Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund
      • Municipal Excess Liability Residual Claims Fund
      • New Jersey Environmental Risk Management Fund
      • New Jersey Public Housing Authority
      • New Jersey Municipal Self Insurers’ Joint Insurance Fund
      • New Jersey Sustainable Energy Joint Meeting
      • New Jersey Utility Authorities Joint Insurance Fund
      • Ocean County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
      • Professional Municipal Management Joint Insurance Fund
      • Public Alliance Insurance Coverage Fund
      • South Bergen Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
      • Suburban Essex Joint Insurance Fund
      • Suburban Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
      • Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland Counties Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
  • MEL Safety Institute
    • Overview
    • Local Officials Training
    • Resource Center
      • Public Officials
        • Basic Responsibilities
        • Personal Liability
        • Ethics
        • Employment Practices Liability
        • Land Use Liability
        • Cyber Risk Control
        • Responsibilities of JIF Commissioners
      • Employee Safety
        • Successful Strategies
          • Summer Heat Safety
        • Public Works
        • Police Agencies
        • School Crossing Guards
        • Fire Service
        • Office Safety
        • Safety Bulletins
        • Safety Briefings
        • Model Safety Plans & Forms
        • Record Keeping
        • Decisions
      • Vehicle Safety
        • Managing Vehicle Fleets
        • Driving Strategies
        • Emergency Vehicles
        • Distracted Driving
        • Automated Driving
      • Public Safety
        • Pedestrians
        • Seniors
        • Sports
        • Playgrounds
        • Bicycle Safety
      • Public Property
        • Webinar
        • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
        • Decisions
      • Cyber Risk Control
        • Video
        • Model Risk Control Program
        • Data Privacy Day
      • Special Events
        • Webinar
        • Brochure
      • Libraries
        • Online Video Library
        • DVD Library
        • Decision Library
        • Ordinance Library
    • Mobile App
    • Classroom Training
    • Learning Management System
    • Online Classes
    • Webinars
    • Bulletins
    • Safety Briefings
    • Safety Videos
    • Leadership Skills Training
    • Continuing Education Credits
  • Insurance & Claims
    • Coverage
      • Bulletins
      • Decisions
    • Worker’s Compensation
      • Webinar
      • Claims
      • Overview
      • Posters
      • Decisions
    • Liability Including Auto & Police
      • Webinar
      • Claims
      • Auto ID Cards
      • Certificates
      • Decisions
    • Property
      • Claims
      • Auto Damage to Personal Vehicles
      • Emergency Restoration Services
    • Environmental
      • Claims
      • NJ Environmental Risk Management Fund
    • Public Officials & Employment Practices
      • Risk Management Program
      • Claims
      • Decisions
    • Online Exposure Database
    • Land Use Liability
    • Crime
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    • Meeting Agendas
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