Egging Safety - Fire Extinguisher Recall

DoubleEgger

We all likely have Kidde made fire extinguishers in our homes and hopefully nearby when we are egging on our decks and patios. This seems to be a pretty big recall. Good time to check the fire extinguishers and smoke detectors anyway. 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and

theyolksonyou

Dang. That would totally suck to think you're prepared.  Have to check mine out tomorrow. Thanks for posting!  Hate to burn the garage. 

epcotisbest

Thank you for posting this. I will check mine.

DoubleEgger

Always a good idea to have multiple ones on hand as everything has a failure rate. 

SmokingPiney

Checked mine. I'm good. 

Good call on the PSA @DoubleEgger.

DoubleEgger

If you've got a boat, don't forget to check that one too. 

FATC1TY

Never owned one in my life... makes me think I should grab one. No wooden decks but hey... I have something on fire here 5 days a week. 

SmokingPiney

FATC1TY said:

Never owned one in my life... makes me think I should grab one. No wooden decks but hey... I have something on fire here 5 days a week. 

It's your house...choose your protection and level of risk.  I have one in my grilling patio, one in my kitchen, and one in my bedroom. 

I believe in being prepared......you're talking about life with these. 

stlcharcoal

They had a big recall several years ago for the same series that lost pressure after about a year or two.  Got me a new one out of that.  

bgebrent

Saw this. Good PSA brother.

YukonRon

Checked them all, good shape, and thank you.
The OCD trait keeps me busy doing these things.

jtcBoynton

Thanks for the heads up.  My kitchen extinguisher is a Kidde - not on the list.  Talk about fine print - the label on the extinguisher is a true test of your eye sight.  I failed that one. 

My extinguisher near my egg is a Buckeye. Solid piece of equipment. 

JRWhitee

DoubleEgger said:

If you've got a boat, don't forget to check that one too. 

Stop by @bgebrent to help him find the one on his boat.

DoubleEgger

JRWhitee said:

DoubleEgger said:

If you've got a boat, don't forget to check that one too. 

Stop by @bgebrent to help him find the one on his boat.

sctdg

If you have Kidde extinguishers call 855-271-0773 . They will take Model and serial numbers from you and send you new ones .This is my second time with recalled extinguishers from them  . Bad part is that after doing this before can I trust replacements .Good thing is it was easy to correct . Maybe I will be looking for another brand.

1voyager

@DoubleEgger - Thanks for the heads-up. 4 out of 5 that I own need to be replaced.

Zeiger88

Thanks for the PSA mine was affected by the recall. Called the above number and the new one is on its way. 

onedbguru

That is what the bean-counters get for wanting to streamline and reduce cost by replacing critical pieces with plastic parts.  Now they are recalling them to replace them with stronger parts. They could have used metal for the cost of having to redo it again. 

nolaegghead

onedbguru said:

That is what the bean-counters get for wanting to streamline and reduce cost by replacing critical pieces with plastic parts.  Now they are recalling them to replace them with stronger parts. They could have used metal for the cost of having to redo it again. 

You mean poorly designed and/or using cheap parts.   You can make a POS with any material.  Bad engineering is at fault.  Yeah, and the beancounters are probably largely culpable.

Azbill

Just don’t ever buy an extinguisher with a nylon head they had problems with them for years . Spend the extra money and get one with metal head they can be recharged if used . Nylon head ones are throw aways . 

RJD253

Thanks for the heads up!  I had three units that were affected.

Focker

Fire safety bump.

My only Kidde FA5B, was not on the recall.  

RJD253

Thanks for the heads up!  I had three units that were affected.

johnnyp

thanks for sharing

fishlessman

i dont like the disposable ones, have had problems with them bouncing on the boat.  mine are all inspected yearly thru a work contract now and retested when needed.

@focker  check the year code on yours, kiddie gets alot of recalls, fa5b has a recall
http://khqa.com/news/local/recall-on-31-models-of-kidde-disposable-fire-extinguishers

Focker

Thanks fish for the heads up.
My serial #s 5-9 were ok.