CPSC recall 09151
Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers by Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09151 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-03-12 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
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Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Kidde-Recalls-to-Replace-Fire-Extinguishers-Due-to-Failure-to-Operate
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