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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: bertfam on November 02, 2017, 05:19:28 PM

Title: Kidde fire extinguisher recall
Post by: bertfam on November 02, 2017, 05:19:28 PM: As most of us have at least one fire extinguisher in our classic cars (and homes), Kidde has just announced a recall on a TON of their plastic handle and push button extinguishers sold between January 1st, 1973 and August 15th, 2017.

You can read more about it HERE (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and) and HERE (https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/).

CHECK YOUR MODEL NUMBERS AND MANUFACTURE DATES!!!

Ed
Title: Re: Kidde fire extinguisher recall
Post by: Mike S on November 02, 2017, 06:37:11 PM: Just checked mine...all metal handles.

Thanks, Ed!

Mike
Title: Re: Kidde fire extinguisher recall
Post by: z28z11 on November 03, 2017, 12:59:57 AM: Just checked mine, recalled. I had it standing by when I started my 1949 P/U this past weekend after 20 years of dormancy, picture of it sitting on the driveway close to the truck. Good thing when the carb flooded out I didn't have to try the extinguisher -

Regards and thanks,
Steve
Title: Re: Kidde fire extinguisher recall
Post by: KevinW on November 03, 2017, 11:38:42 AM: I have 2 recalls, same model :(
Title: Re: Kidde fire extinguisher recall
Post by: lakeholme on November 03, 2017, 11:02:01 PM: Six out of our twelve are in the recall.
And don't foget the extinguishers on boats. Kidde sells a lot to boat manufacturers.
Title: Re: Kidde fire extinguisher recall
Post by: KevinW on November 06, 2017, 11:58:33 AM: I put my two into the recall. Name, address, phone, email and they said they will ship me replacements. we will see.
Title: Re: Kidde fire extinguisher recall
Post by: bertfam on November 07, 2017, 10:38:15 PM: As an aside, there's a TON of information in THIS THREAD (https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245515&highlight=fire) regarding brands of extinguishers and how they stack up, but it's well worth reading.

Ed
Title: Re: Kidde fire extinguisher recall
Post by: 68Tiger on November 10, 2017, 10:35:40 PM: I would highly recommend a HalGuard H3R Performance fire extinguisher for your classic car. It contains Halotron, electrically non-conductive "clean" extinguishing agent that rapidly turns into a gas. It attacks fires involving flammable liquids quickly and safely, with no danger of electric shock, and without leaving a damaging residue to clean up. Check it out, In my opinion it is well worth the investment!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHsciY-SOW8