CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers
CPSC recall 05589. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The nylon valves on these extinguishers can separate from the steel cylinder during the 6-year recharge service or shortly afterwards, creating a safety hazard to fire extinguisher service personnel and consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 05589 has the recall date 26 Jul 2005. The notice names the firm Walter Kidde Portable Equipment. The recall has about 470,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Fire Extinguishers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Kidde has received five reports of valve separation during either technical service of the units or shortly afterwards, resulting in three reports of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 470,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Kidde 10 lb. industrial dry chemical fire extinguishers with black plastic Zytel® nylon valves in steel cylinders manufactured between 1991 and 2000, About 470,000, Fire Extinguishers |
| Sold at | Commercial fire equipment distributors and stores nationwide, between 1991 and 2000. |
| Manufacturer | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 470,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Fire Extinguishers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Walter Kidde Portable Equipment
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 May 2021 | Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire |
| 2 Nov 2017 | Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure |
| 12 Feb 2015 | Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge |
| 9 Jul 2009 | Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire |
| 12 Mar 2009 | Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05589The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05589. https://recallregister.com/product/3115-cpsc-kidde-announce-recall-of-industrial-fire-extinguishers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05589 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kidde has received five reports of valve separation during either technical service of the units or shortly afterwards, resulting in three reports of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Commercial fire equipment distributors and stores nationwide, between 1991 and 2000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05589?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 470,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States