CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers

Active Recall Announced July 26, 2005 CPSC #05589

Quick answer

CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers is CPSC recall #05589, announced on July 26, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This Alert involves all Kidde 10 lb. dry chemical fire extinguishers manufactured with a black plastic Zytel® nylon valve assembly and a steel cylinder, between 1991 and 2000. These units were the subject of Kidde Service Bulletin 007 issued on July 21, 2004. These units were designed for commercial and industrial applications, and the majority of these units were placed into service in factories, plants, businesses and other commercial locations, as they require service by a qualified Fire Extinguisher Distributor or Service Organization every 6 years. Some of these units are in use in residential settings. The affected extinguishers have a steel cylinder with a welded neck ring and are between 19 to 21 inches tall, as depicted in the image below. This Alert does not apply to Kidde's smaller 2 1/2 and 5 lb. residential fire extinguishers. The remedy is fire extinguisher distributors and service organizations must immediately stop servicing all units covered under this alert. kidde has instituted a fire extinguisher replacement program ("replacement program") for all units covered by this alert. if you are a fire extinguisher distributor or service organization and you have not already received a copy of the replacement program, as outlined in service bulletin 007, please contact kidde. only professional fire extinguisher distributors and service organizations should remove the affected units and the steps as outlined in the replacement program must be followed.. Affected brand: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc..

Hazard

This Alert involves all Kidde 10 lb. dry chemical fire extinguishers manufactured with a black plastic Zytel® nylon valve assembly and a steel cylinder, between 1991 and 2000. These units were the subject of Kidde Service Bulletin 007 issued on July 21, 2004. These units were designed for commercial and industrial applications, and the majority of these units were placed into service in factories, plants, businesses and other commercial locations, as they require service by a qualified Fire Extinguisher Distributor or Service Organization every 6 years. Some of these units are in use in residential settings. The affected extinguishers have a steel cylinder with a welded neck ring and are between 19 to 21 inches tall, as depicted in the image below. This Alert does not apply to Kidde's smaller 2 1/2 and 5 lb. residential fire extinguishers.

Affected products

Kidde 10 lb. industrial dry chemical fire extinguishers with black plastic Zytel® nylon valves in steel cylinders manufactured between 1991 and 2000

Recalled brands

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.

Remedy

Fire Extinguisher Distributors and Service Organizations must immediately stop servicing all units covered under this Alert. Kidde has instituted a Fire Extinguisher Replacement Program ("Replacement Program") for all units covered by this Alert. If you are a Fire Extinguisher Distributor or Service Organization and you have not already received a copy of the Replacement Program, as outlined in Service Bulletin 007, please contact Kidde. Only professional Fire Extinguisher Distributors and Service Organizations should remove the affected units and the steps as outlined in the Replacement Program must be followed.

Recall date

July 26, 2005

Categories

Fire Extinguishers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05589?

CPSC recall #05589 covers CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 26, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This Alert involves all Kidde 10 lb. dry chemical fire extinguishers manufactured with a black plastic Zytel® nylon valve assembly and a steel cylinder, between 1991 and 2000. These units were the subject of Kidde Service Bulletin 007 issued on July 21, 2004. These units were designed for commercial and industrial applications, and the majority of these units were placed into service in factories, plants, businesses and other commercial locations, as they require service by a qualified Fire Extinguisher Distributor or Service Organization every 6 years. Some of these units are in use in residential settings. The affected extinguishers have a steel cylinder with a welded neck ring and are between 19 to 21 inches tall, as depicted in the image below. This Alert does not apply to Kidde's smaller 2 1/2 and 5 lb. residential fire extinguishers.

What is the remedy for recall #05589?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05589 is fire extinguisher distributors and service organizations must immediately stop servicing all units covered under this alert. kidde has instituted a fire extinguisher replacement program ("replacement program") for all units covered by this alert. if you are a fire extinguisher distributor or service organization and you have not already received a copy of the replacement program, as outlined in service bulletin 007, please contact kidde. only professional fire extinguisher distributors and service organizations should remove the affected units and the steps as outlined in the replacement program must be followed.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Kidde-Announce-Recall-of-Industrial-Fire-Extinguishers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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