Kidde Recalls Popular Fire Extinguishers
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I went to their website and entered one of my recalled fire extinguishers. They replied via the link that they are sending me a replacement. Site states that the plastic actuation handle fails, not allowing activation. I will soon enter my other Kidde units for replacement.
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I don't think it's fair to say they took any shortcuts. One failure out of 37 million units is a relatively low failure rate. More than likely the the unit failed due to being knocked around in someones trunk or behind a seat, in a toolbox, ect.
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Not too many companies can take "short cut" and stay in business 100 years! Guy opened the company when he was 23:
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Entered three model/serial numbers, all plastic handles. Only one was an affected unit and a replacement is on the way.
Since we're talking extinguishers.... if I get my 90's-era Amerex halon extinguisher inspected and charged with halotron, will it meet USCG standards?
Since we're talking extinguishers.... if I get my 90's-era Amerex halon extinguisher inspected and charged with halotron, will it meet USCG standards?
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I have a replacement on the way. Interested to see what they want me to do with the defective one.
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I received mine yesterday for an older FA240HD and the one I received is 1 lb lighter in the capacity than what I had.
The new one states Gross Weight of only 7 lbs 15 oz min. / 8 lbs 11 oz, compared to my original Gross Weight of 8 lbs 15 oz min. / 9 lbs 11 oz max.
Also the new one is approx 3.5 inches shorter (overall height and cylinder height).
Box had return instructions with pre-paid shipping label.
Hope that helps,
Dave
The new one states Gross Weight of only 7 lbs 15 oz min. / 8 lbs 11 oz, compared to my original Gross Weight of 8 lbs 15 oz min. / 9 lbs 11 oz max.
Also the new one is approx 3.5 inches shorter (overall height and cylinder height).
Box had return instructions with pre-paid shipping label.
Hope that helps,
Dave