Kidde Recalls Defective Fire Extinguishers

Kidde has recalled about 167,000 defective fire extinguishers, which company officials say, could lose pressure and fail to operate in the event of a fire. According to the Consumer watchdog Web site, Consumeraffairs.com, this defective product recall involves the Kidde XL fire extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E-340-3. These defective products were reportedly manufactured between October 2007 and April 2008.The brand name “Kidde” and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher. These products, made in Mexico, were sold at department, home and hardware stores nationwide for about $35.

Consumers are first asked to check the pressure gauge of the Kidde fire extinguisher they own. If it points to the red zone, they can contact Kidde and receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, and the fire extinguisher is one of the recalled models, please contact Kidde at 1-888-345-4407 or visit their Web site at www.Kidde.com for more information.

Fortunately, there have been no injuries or deaths reported as a result of this serious product defect. In the event of a home fire, most of us depend on fire extinguishers to keep the fire from spreading and causing severe property damage or serious/fatal burn injuries. But when the fire extinguisher fails, that can have devastating consequences. We rely on a number of products every day to keep us safe. We depend on seatbelts and airbags to protect us in the event of an auto accident. We count on child car seats to keep our children safe in car accidents. But when these products turn out to be defective, it has dire consequences on our safety and well-being.

At Bisnar|Chase, we have represented numerous clients over the years who have been severely injured themselves or have lost loved ones as a result of dangerous and defective products. If you have been injured because of a product defect, please contact a reputed product defect attorney, who can help you secure the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve. Please remember that the best attorneys will always offer a free and comprehensive initial consultation.