Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported
CPSC recall 18022. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde to request a free replacement fire extinguisher and for instructions on returning the recalled unit, as it may not work properly in a fire emergency. Note: This recall includes fire extinguisher models that were previously recalled in March 2009 and February 2015. Kidde branded fire extinguishers included in these previously announced recalls should also be replaced. All affected model numbers are listed in the charts above. Recall information for fire extinguishers used in RVs and motor vehicles can be found on NHTSA's website.
CPSC recall 18022 has the recall date 2 Nov 2017. The notice names the firm Walter Kidde Portable Equipment. The recall has about 37,800,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm is aware of a 2014 death involving a car fire following a crash. Emergency responders could not get the recalled Kidde fire extinguishers to work. There have been approximately 391 reports of failed or limited activation or nozzle detachment, including the fatality, approximately 16 injuries, including smoke inhalation and minor burns, and approximately 91 reports of property damage. |
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| Units | 37,800,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves two styles of Kidde fire extinguishers: plastic handle fire extinguishers and push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers. Plastic handle fire extinguishers: The recall involves 134 models of Kidde fire extinguishers manufactured between January 1, 1973 and August 15, 2017, including models that were previously recalled in March 2009 and February 2015. The extinguishers were sold in red, white and silver, and are either ABC- or BC-rated. The model number is printed on the fire extinguisher label. For units produced in 2007 and beyond, the date of manufacture is a 10-digit date code printed on the side of the cylinder, near the bottom. Digits five through nine represent the day and year of manufacture in DDDYY format. Date codes for recalled models manufactured from January 2, 2012 through August 15, 2017 are 00212 through 22717. For units produced before 2007, a date code is not printed on the fire extinguisher. Plastic-handle models produced between January 1, 1973 and October 25, 2015 2A40BC Gillette TPS-1 1A10BC Sams SM 340 6 RAP Home 10BC Sanford 1A10BC 6 TAP Home 1A10BC Sanford 2A40BC Ademco 720 1A10BC Home 2A40BC Sanford TPS-1 1A10BC Ademco 722 2A40BC… |
| Product | Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles, About 37.8 million (in addition, 2.7 million in Canada) |
| Sold at | Menards, Montgomery Ward, Sears, The Home Depot, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com and other online retailers for between $12 and $50 and for about $200 for model XL 5MR. These fire extinguishers were also sold with… |
| Importer | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc |
| Made in | United States and Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 37,800,000Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- 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 |
| 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 |
| 26 Jul 2005 | CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18022The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18022. https://recallregister.com/product/8170-kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-t/. 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 18022 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm is aware of a 2014 death involving a car fire following a crash. Emergency responders could not get the recalled Kidde fire extinguishers to work. There have been approximately 391 reports of failed or limited activation or nozzle detachment, including the fatality, approximately 16 injuries, including smoke inhalation and minor burns, and approximately 91 reports of property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Menards, Montgomery Ward, Sears, The Home Depot, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com and other online retailers for between $12 and $50 and for about $200 for model XL 5MR. These fire extinguishers were also sold with…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18022?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18022?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 37.8 million (in addition, 2.7 million in Canada)