Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate
CPSC recall 09151. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, but you have questions about an extinguisher within the listed model numbers, please contact Kidde for additional information.
CPSC recall 09151 has the recall date 12 Mar 2009. The notice names the firm Walter Kidde Portable Equipment. The recall has about 167,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 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 | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 167,000 |
| Description | This recall involves the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E-340-3 and with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. "Kidde" and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher. The manufacture year is on the bottom of the extinguisher. If your extinguisher is one of the listed model numbers and is marked with the year 07 or 08, contact Kidde to determine if you have a recalled extinguisher. |
| Product | Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers, About 167,000, Fire Extinguishers |
| Sold at | Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35. |
| Distributor | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 167,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2009 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 |
| 26 Jul 2005 | CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09151The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 09151. https://recallregister.com/product/5157-kidde-recalls-to-replace-fire-extinguishers-due-to-failure-to-operate/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09151 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09151?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 167,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico