Fire Extinguisher Recall ID Guide

Product Safety Notice

In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kidde announced a recall to replace certain Kidde fire extinguishers. The replacement program was initiated because certain fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to activate, posing a risk of failure to discharge. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard. The product recall involves two styles of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers: plastic handle fire extinguishers and plastic push-button fire extinguishers.


Review the below Fire Extinguisher Recall Identification Guide to help determine if you have an affected fire extinguisher:

An engineer checks the gauge of a fire extinguisher.
Recall Identification Guide

At Kidde, the safety of our customers is our priority. We have identified a potential product safety issue related to certain fire extinguishers. As a result, Kidde is voluntarily recalling these extinguishers. This guide will help you identify whether your fire extinguisher is included in the recall, and show you where to find the information needed to process your request for a free replacement.

Affected Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles

There are two styles of fire extinguishers included in the recall: certain plastic handle fire extinguishers and push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers.

If the extinguisher has a gauge, the first thing to look for is a vertically oriented pull pin that is either fixed with two connections or hanging with a single connection.

Alternative angle of a fire extinguisher

Affected and Non-Affected Fire Extinguishers

Recalled Products: Vertical Pull Pin

Certain affected fire extinguishers also have a straight plastic handle.

Recalled Products: Straight Plastic Handle

Certain affected fire extinguishers also have a straight plastic handle.

Recalled Products: Push-Button Pindicator Fire Extinguishers

Affected Push-Button Pindicators Fire Extinguishers

Non-Affected: Products with Metal Handles

If your extinguisher has a metal handle and metal pull pin – in any style – it is not affected.

Non-Affected: Products with Plastic Handles

Plastic handle extinguishers with horizontal plastic pull pins and a curved black plastic handle are also not affected. These units come in various sizes and are either red, white or silver and can be ABC or BC rated but the important thing to remember is the horizontal plastic pull pin and curved black plastic handle.

Next Steps

Need help determining if your Kidde fire extinguisher is in the recall? This video will guide you through the process including where to locate the model, date code, and serial number information and how to request a replacement.

If you are unaffected, your extinguisher is not impacted by this recall. No additional actions are required at this time. If you have follow-up questions, please visit us online at www.kidde.com and follow the link to “Product Safety Recall Notice” to review our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact us directly at 855-271-0773 (US) or 1-855-233-2882 (Canada).

If you are affected by this recall, begin the registration process.

Thank you for contacting Kidde, we appreciate your business.

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