Kidde · United States · Crit
Kidde Fire Extinguisher: Equipment
Affects Kidde Fire Extinguisher · — — about 2.5M vehicles.
The hazard
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
What to do
Kidde will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers that equipped new vehicles with the extinguishers, and those manufacturers will conduct recalls to notify owners of the issue. Kidde will notify the purchasers of any replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2017. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.