Kidde fire extinguishers

64 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 31, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

64reports to CPSC
Aug 31, 2026the latest report was made
Oct 19, 2011the earliest
62with the company’s comments

Brand: Kidde
Maker: UTC Fire & SecurityMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Fire extinguishersCPSC’s product type: Fire Extinguishers (code 701), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Home Security

Other ways the reports write the brand (11)

“Kiddie”, “KIDDE/Model#FA110G - Red”, “Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose (A28307641) Serial 0934223155”, “Kidde Fire Away”, “Kidde Fire Extinguisher”, “Kidde Fire Safety”, “Kidde Fire extinguisher”, “Kidde Home Fire Extinguisher”, “Kidde Multipurpose Dry Chemical”, “Kidde Multipurpose Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher” and “Kidde. FA110”

By month

2 reports from September 2025 to August 2026; the most in August 2026, 1. 62 earlier reports, since October 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
August 2026	1
July 2026	1
November 2024	1
August 2023	1
August 2021	1
July 2021	1
December 2020	1
June 2020	2
April 2020	1
October 2018	1
August 2018	1
July 2018	1
May 2018	1
April 2018	1
March 2018	3
February 2018	3
January 2018	5
December 2017	6
November 2017	13
October 2017	1
July 2017	1
April 2017	1
March 2017	1
May 2016	1
August 2015	2
March 2015	2
February 2015	1
November 2014	1
October 2014	1
February 2014	1
August 2013	1
December 2012	1
August 2012	1
July 2012	1
May 2012	1
October 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Hospital admission 1 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
First aid 3 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
Hurt, no treatment 6 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
No one hurt 49 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
No incident, no one hurt 3 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
Not said 2 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

Hurt, no treatment
Made Aug 31, 2026, sent to the company Sep 4, 2026, published by CPSC Sep 21, 2026

The product, in the report: Product details: - Manufacturer: Kidde - Model: FA110G - Date code: 0420015255B - Country of manufacture: Mexico - Current condition: Still completely full of powder, but has no pressure

I am writing to report a serious failure involving a Kidde fire extinguisher that did not operate when I needed it during a fire on August 28, 2026.
Product details: - Manufacturer: Kidde - Model: FA110G - Date code: 0420015255B - Country of manufacture: Mexico - Current condition: Still completely full of powder, but has no pressure
I purchased the extinguisher new in its original box through eBay in January 2026. I removed it from the box in late January and stored it in the trunk of my car. When I attempted to use it during the fire on August 28, it had no pressure and did not discharge. It remains completely full of extinguishing powder.
I contacted Kidde customer support and explained what happened. Kidde told me the extinguisher was not covered by warranty because it had been purchased through eBay, even though I explained that it was sold as new and arrived in its original box. I specifically offered to mail the extinguisher to Kidde so they could inspect it and determine why it failed, but they declined and did not express an interest in examining it.
I still have the extinguisher and can provide photographs, proof of purchase, seller information, or the product itself for inspection. Please treat this as a product-safety report or let me know if I need to provide this information through another reporting channel. I am concerned that other extinguishers from the same production batch may fail in an emergency.
Thank you,
[REDACTED]

Model
FA110G
Serial number
0420015255B
Bought from
eBay
Bought
Jan 16, 2026, about then
Where
Louisville, Kentucky: Street or Highway
Who was involved
Age 27, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/18/2026) UTC Fire & Security : At Kidde, we take fire safety very seriously, which is why all of our products are designed and tested to meet or exceed the rigorous standards set by Underwriters Laboratories for safety and reliability.
A new fire extinguisher not releasing fire suppression agent when called upon to do so is an extremely rare event. The fact that this unit was purchased through eBay raises a number of concerns -
1. Is the unit authentic, or is it counterfeit? 2. If authentic, where did the seller obtain this item? It is possible that this item was returned for unknown reasons, perhaps because it was damaged, and then resold.
Kidde products should only be purchased from authorized resellers, otherwise we cannot vouch for their authenticity and reliability, and thus no warranty is available for products purchased through unauthorized channels, as such products may be counterfeit, returned or defective. We recommend that in the future, this consumer should only purchase Kidde products through authorized channels. In any event, we will attempt to retrieve this unit back for testing to determine its authenticity and chain of custody, if possible. As mentioned, a legitimate unit purchased through authorized channels and stored properly prior to resale would be extremely unlikely to not work out of the box, do to Kidde’s rigorous testing and quality control protocols in place.

CPSC report 20260831-C5934-2147310741. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 8, 2026, sent to the company Jul 13, 2026, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2026

The product, in the report: Kidde fire extinguisher H110G

I had a vehicle fire and the Kidde fire extinguisher model h110g failed to operate.

Model
H110G
Serial number
C98346865
Bought from
The Home Depot
Bought
Jan 1, 2017, about then
Where
Fort Worth, Texas: Other Public Property/Office
Who was involved
Age 56, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/24/2026) UTC Fire & Security : At Kidde we take fire safety very seriously, which is why all of our products are tested to meet or exceed the stringent requirements set by Underwriters Laboratories for performance and reliability.
The unit in question appears to be a recalled model. We are in contact with the consumer to retrieve the unit for disposal, and to replace the unit free of charge, in accordance with the corrective action plan approved by CPSC.

CPSC report 20260708-85FAE-2147314231. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 10, 2024, sent to the company Nov 14, 2024, published by CPSC Dec 6, 2024

The product, in the report: Kidde Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher - Classification 10-B:C - Tank stamped 2019 - USCG. Approval 162.028/EX1793

Hi, I had a plastic handle Kidde Mariner fire extinguisher that I was using on a personal boat, that was then recalled in 2017. I submitted a claim and received a new unit with the tank dated 2019 and a serial number E88954249. The new one had US Coast Guard approval, however the recall replacement I was sent had a handle that was not built with corrosion resistant materials (black painted steel) appropriate for boats. Now about 5 years into the USCG recommended 12 year replacement cycle, the handle has structurally corroded to the point that the handle would fail if use was attempted. I never had to use mine in a fire, and I replaced mine early at my own expense. There could be an indeterminate number of recall replacements being used in a marine environment that most likely have similar condition and may not function as desired if they are not inspected/replaced as frequently. Newer Mariner models for sale currently have corrosion resistant materials mainly a stainless steel handle and aluminum valve body.

Model
FA10G, M10G, FC10, FS10, M10GM, FA10T, FX10K
Serial number
E88954249
Where
United States: Place of Recreation or Sports
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde Fire Safety, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/22/2024) UTC Fire & Security : At Kidde we take residential fire safety very seriously, which is why all of our products comply with the rigorous standards set by Underwriters Laboratories for performance and reliability.
Kidde has been in contact with this customer to replace their unit free of charge, even though it is out of warranty. We dispute the consumer’s claim that the handle would structurally fail if used, as the unit was discarded before we had a chance to retrieve it for examination and testing in our laboratory. As such, this is merely the consumer’s uncorroborated opinion, and not an actual incident that took place in the field. Moreover, Kidde has no reports of this model’s handle failing in the field, to date.

CPSC report 20241110-009FE-2147335403. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 16, 2023, sent to the company Aug 18, 2023, published by CPSC Sep 1, 2023

The product, in the report: Kidde Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical (Monoammonium Phosphate) Fire Extinguisher. Red. Type ABC. 15 lbs.

A Kidde fire extinguisher blew its top. It was an ABC type. The model is Fire Away 460 and is not listed on the Kidde recall list. The pressure has always been in the green region. It was stored in the basement where it was not subject to heat. It was not being used at the time and I’m not aware of it ever having been dropped. No injuries, just a $20,000 cleanup bill.

Model
Model FA 460 HD-3
Serial number
NK437982
Where
Glenville, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/29/2023) UTC Fire & Security : At Kidde we take residential fire safety very seriously, which is why all of our products comply with the standards set by Underwriters Laboratories for performance and reliability.
Kidde’s customer service department will reach out to the consumer so that we may work with the consumer to ensure that they are satisfied with our products, including replacing any products that are not meeting expectations, free of charge, and also retrieving the product in question for testing and inspection in our lab. (8/30/2023) UTC Fire & Security : Update: Kidde has spoken to the customer and will replace the unit free of charge and retrieve the old unit for examination. We note that the unit in question was at least 23 years old, and at least a decade past its recommended useful life.

CPSC report 20230816-B0EF3-2147345783. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Aug 2, 2021, sent to the company Aug 5, 2021, published by CPSC Aug 19, 2021

The product, in the report: Fire extinguisher, dry powder, type BC

Fire extinguisher failed to discharge. As a result, the fire grew in size.

Model
Auto 5FX
Serial number
ST-469341
Where
LYONS, Oregon: Street or Highway
Who was involved
Age 37, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/13/2021) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. That is why our products meet or exceed voluntary safety standards set by Underwriters Laboratories. In this instance, we ask the affected consumer to contact Kidde’s customer service group (https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/locator/contact-us/) to discuss the issue and resolve the matter. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused the consumer.

CPSC report 20210802-F945F-2147361441. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 2, 2021, sent to the company Jul 7, 2021, published by CPSC Jul 21, 2021

The product, in the report: Fire extinguisher

A Kidde Fire Away 460 fire extinguisher suffered a spontaneous failure in which the valve assembly broke off the cylinder. We heard a loud noise and, on investigation, found our basement full of a white cloud of extinguisher powder.

Model
FAFA 460 HD-3
Serial number
ND355741
Where
Seattle, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde Fire Away, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/12/2021) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. That is why our products meet or exceed voluntary safety standards set by Underwriters Laboratories. In this instance, we ask the affected consumer to contact Kidde’s customer service group (https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/locator/contact-us/) to discuss the issue and resolve the matter. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused the consumer.

CPSC report 20210702-429DA-2147363157. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 7, 2020, sent to the company Dec 23, 2020, published by CPSC Jan 11, 2021

The product, in the report: Kiddie ABC Fire Extinguisher, 1.5 - 1.7 kgs. Model H110G

We had what started as a minor grease fire on our kitchen stove on 11/30/2020. We attempted to extinguish the fire using a cover for the pan but the cover was not big enough. My wife then attempted to use the Kiddie ABC fire extinguisher nearby but upon pulling the pin and squeezing the trigger, nothing happened. I attempted as well, to no avail. My wife was evacuating our two daughters and dog from the house and I was starting to dial 911 when I remembered I had another extinguisher in my shop area. I grabbed it, returned within 30 seconds, and successfully put out the fire that had quickly grown to close to ceiling height.
Unfortunately, the time lost time allowed the fire to burn far longer than it would have, had my extinguisher worked properly. As a direct result of the failure, my stove’s control partially melted and the smoke damage to my ceiling is going to require the mineral fiber tiles it to be replaced. (The textured tiles we have are not expensive, but are not well suited to painting either.)
After this near catastrophe, I looked into why the extinguisher failed and found that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) had issued a recall “due to failure to discharge and nozzle detachment”. I contracted Kiddie and they did promptly replace the device itself, but I am still left with what I would estimate to be $1,200 in property damage.
Although I know this safety concern is known to the CPSC, I felt it important to report he property damage associated with this issue.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or if any additional information is needed. (e.g., fire extinguisher model, serial number, date code, damage photos, photo of fire, etc.)

Model
H110G
UPC
N/A
Serial number
A00808980
Bought
Jun 1, 2015
Where
Danielson, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 17, Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Kiddie, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/6/2021) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. That is why its products meet or exceed voluntary safety standards set by Underwiters’ Laboratories. In this instance, Kidde’s customer service group has already been in contact with the consumer to discuss the issue and replace the extinguisher in question. Any claim for property damage would be properly handled through the homeowner’s insurance carrier. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused the consumer.

CPSC report 20201207-D4CF2-2147367619. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jun 25, 2020, sent to the company Jul 28, 2020, published by CPSC Aug 11, 2020

The product, in the report: Kidde Fire Extinguisher, Model #: 1-A-10-BC

Accidental gas fire inside snowmobile trailer. Tried to extinguish with Kidde 1-A-10-BC extinguisher but nothing happened after the pin was pulled and the handle squeezed. I intentionally broke the plastic top off the extinguisher and manually actuated the canister plunger to put out the fire.

Model
1-A-10-BC
Where
Hanover, Minnesota: Place of Recreation or Sports
Who was involved
Age 15, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand KIdde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/15/2020) UTC Fire & Security : Kidde’s mission is to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. That is why Kidde’s products meet or exceed voluntary safety standards set by agencies such as UL.
Upon receipt of this report, Kidde reached out to [REDACTED] to obtain information on the extinguishers and seek a return of the units for further examination. [REDACTED] had discarded the units, and Kidde was unable to determine whether the units were part of an existing recall. Despite the fact that these were discarded, Kidde did send replacement extinguishers to [REDACTED].
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate this report.

CPSC report 20200625-68A80-2147371474. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Jun 7, 2020, sent to the company Jun 18, 2020, published by CPSC Jul 2, 2020

The product, in the report: Kidde Fire Extinguisher model H110G No. C87938003, Made in Mexico

Plastic handle apparatus on Kidde fire extinguisher model H110G (manufactured in 2016) failed to work during kitchen fire. Extinguisher was less than five years old and indicated a full charge. After pulling the pin and pressing down on a handle, a small puff of powdery substance came out of the extinguisher, and then it no longer worked. Subsequent research on the internet indicated to me that this is a known problem with these extinguishers. I was able to get the fire extinguished on my own after the extinguisher failed, but got a charred piece of metal on my foot in the process.

Model
H110G
UPC
C87938003
Serial number
C87938003
Bought from
Unknown
Where
Lakewood, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 26, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde Fire Extinguisher, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/16/2020) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards, and we appreciate that the consumer reported this issue. On November 3, 2017, Kidde and the CPSC announced a recall which, based upon the information provided, included this particular extinguisher. Details of the recall can be found on the CPSC web page as well as Kidde’s web page. (9/10/2020) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. That is why Kidde’s products meet or exceed standards set by Underwriters Laboratories, an independent testing agency. In this instance, the fire extinguisher at issue was part of a recall announced in 2017. The recall was made in conjunction with the CPSC and was widely advertised. We apologize for any inconvenience the consumer may have had as a result of this incident.

CPSC report 20200607-8768D-2147371857. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 25, 2020, sent to the company May 4, 2020, published by CPSC May 18, 2020

The product, in the report: Kidde dry powder fire extinguisher

A Kidde dry powder fire extinguisher spontaneously exploded.
It was about 10 years old and hanging on a wall by its provided hanging bracket. During the night it exploded. The plastic valve body on the top broke and separated explosively from the steel bottle. The valve assembly hit the ceiling and dislodged insulation blankets. The powder contents were violently expelled and covered every surface of the room.
It was lucky nobody was nearby.

Model
FA 460 HD-3
Serial number
NK428151
Bought
Feb 2, 2000, about then
Where
SARATOGA, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 75, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/22/2020) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. That is why Kidde’s products meet or exceed voluntary safety standards set by independent bodies such as UL.
In this instance, the extinguisher at issue appears to be one that was subject to a recall announced by the CPSC on June 26, 2005, Alert No. 05-589.
We apologize for any inconvenience this consumer may have had as a result of this issue.

CPSC report 20200425-0F549-2147372715. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 2, 2018, sent to the company Oct 19, 2018, published by CPSC Nov 2, 2018

The product, in the report: BC label 342086C Kidde Dry Chemical No. W-763112, No 0832

This model BC - Kidde Dry Chemical label 342086C, No W-763112 blow up - leaked in our boat, we can not get the black soot out of the carpet floor. I also took pictures & looks like the top exploded out of the top, which is plastic.

Model
W-763112
Bought from
Tracker Boat Store, South Dakota
Bought
Jan 1, 2004, about then
Where
Gary, South Dakota: Place of Recreation or Sports
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/14/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
In this instance, we have reached out to [REDACTED] to obtain information related to this incident. We have also asked her to return the unit at issue, so we can inspect and investigate the root cause. We have sent her a pre-paid label for the return. At this time, we have not yet received the extinguisher at issue.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20181002-071CF-1799192. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 6, 2018, sent to the company Aug 13, 2018, published by CPSC Aug 27, 2018

The product, in the report: Fire Extinguisher of the models affected by recall

During a brush fire, this Kidde Fire extinguisher failed to work properly resulting in a much larger burn than if the extinguisher had worked.

Bought from
Home Depot, Colorado
Bought
Aug 10, 2016, about then
Where
Denver, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/10/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Kidde believes deeply in helping to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why Kidde’s products meet or exceed the third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
There has been a recall of certain Kidde extinguishers, and it is not clear from the report if the model at issue is subject to the recall. We will be contacting the consumer to obtain additional information. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

CPSC report 20180806-FED95-2147386346. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 9, 2018, sent to the company Jul 24, 2018, published by CPSC Aug 7, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde ABC Dry Chemical Powder fire extinguisher Model H110G

Fire extinguisher failed to discharge

Model
H110G
Serial number
BW-058481
Where
Millersville, Maryland: Other Public Property/Office
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/2/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency. If this consumer has a fire extinguisher subject to the recall, we would urge this consumer to obtain a replacement by contacting the recall hotline at 1-855-262-3540 or complete a request via the internet.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180709-89128-2147386925. Submitter: State Government Agency Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 24, 2018, sent to the company Aug 15, 2018, published by CPSC Aug 29, 2018

The product, in the report: Fire Extinguisher

Kidde Fire extinguisher was recalled. Got replacement unit, however it was defective on arrival. Yellow retardant material/powder was already leaking from the box. This was extremely unfortunate as I just happened to have brought home my ~8month from the hospital with chronic lung disease.

Model
FX340SC-2
Serial number
E67928321
Bought from
Recalled Unit from Kidde
Where
Escondido, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 30, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/10/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency. Kidde also is committed to providing excellent customer service.
Due to the nature of the shipping process, there are times where the packaging and product may be damaged, resulting in the present issue. We sincerely apologize for the issues faced by the consumer, and we will be reaching out to him to insure that his fulfillment requests have been satisfied.
Alternatively, the consumer can also contact our customer service manager, Christopher Woods at 919-304-8287.

CPSC report 20180524-11F08-1763735. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 18, 2018, sent to the company Apr 25, 2018, published by CPSC May 9, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical No. CA-842518 3 lbs.

A fire occurred in my kitchen as a result of grease being left unattended. Attempted to use a brand new Kidde fire extinguisher with the plastic nozzle. The plastic nozzle fell off during the process and I was not able to release the foam that would cover the fire that had began to spread throughout the cabinets. I had purchased the extinguishers as a set, but was hesitant to use the second one due the malfunction that had just occurred, so I relied on other methods to put out the fire.

Model
H110G
Serial number
CA-842518
Bought from
The Home Depot
Bought
Apr 1, 2015
Where
Florissant, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde Multipurpose Dry Chemical, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/24/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
It appears [REDACTED] may have an extinguisher subject to the recall. We will reach out to [REDACTED] to obtain additional information and provide a replacement extinguisher.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180418-A527F-2147388536. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 24, 2018, sent to the company May 4, 2018, published by CPSC May 18, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde RESSP fire extinguisher

The enclosure around my BBQ grill caught on fire, I pulled out the extinguisher, pulled the safety, pressed, and nothing. The handle would not press down and engage the pin.
Thankfully, we were able to put the fir out with water (as it was only the wood that had caught fire).

Model
RESSP
Serial number
a97013991
Where
Clearwater, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/24/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
It appears [REDACTED] may have had an extinguisher subject to the recall. We will be contacting him to obtain additional information and provide a replacement extinguisher.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180324-75142-2147389038. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 21, 2018, sent to the company May 4, 2018, published by CPSC May 18, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde fire extinguisher, classification 10-B:C Size I, No. A97561648

A month ago, a fire started on the wall behind the wood stove in my living room. I immediately grabbed my fire extinguisher, pulled out the pin, and squeezed the lever. A very brief, wide burst of dry chemical emitted from the nozzle, and then no more product would come out. I tried squeezing the lever a few more times, but nothing happened. I had to fill gallon jugs of water to throw onto the wall to stop the fire. Afterwards, I found a small cylindrical piece of plastic on the floor where I had used the fire extinguisher, that looked like it came off of the front of the nozzle of the fire extinguisher.
I still have the extinguisher I used. I don’t know what information you need to identify it. It’s Kidde brand BC dry chemical size I, with a plastic nozzle. It says “No: A97561648”
I am sending this report because I just saw an article on Facebook that these for extinguishers are being recalled due to presenting the same malfunction I experienced. No major damage or injury occurred in my situation, fortunately.
My husband has brought home a replacement extinguisher that is the same brand but has a metal nozzle, and is slightly different looking. No: [REDACTED]

Model
A97561648
Where
White Sulphur Springs, Montana: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Who was involved
Age 29, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/24/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
It appears that [REDACTED] may have an extinguisher that is subject to the current recall. We will be reaching out to the consumer to provide a replacement extinguisher.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180321-A911F-2147389126. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 14, 2018, sent to the company May 4, 2018, published by CPSC May 18, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde FA240HD Fire Extinguisher

Attempted to extinguish a stove top fire in the home kitchen with a Kidde FA240HD and it was difficult to operate handle trigger. Eventually was able to discharge fire extinguisher and put out fire. No injuries or deaths. Nothing damaged besides pot.

Model
FA240HD
Serial number
HH-945054
Where
Harbor Springs, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/24/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
It appears that [REDACTED] may have had a fire extinguisher subject to the recall. We will be contacting him to obtain information and provide a replacement extinguisher.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180314-D6208-2147389289. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 27, 2018, sent to the company May 7, 2018, published by CPSC May 21, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde Fire Extinguisher, #0813177145. It has a plastic handle. I just learned that it is one of the models that has been recalled.

I had a grease fire in my oven. We used the fire extinguisher for the first time, and it only sprayed for two seconds, even though the tank was full. After the firefighters arrived and the fire was out, we told them about how the fire extinguisher didn’t function properly. They went out and tried to spray it, and they had the same problem, with the extinguisher only spraying for two seconds before getting stuck. They told us that it was a serious malfunction.

Model
H110G
Serial number
A28265307
Bought from
Amazon.com
Bought
Aug 6, 2014
Where
Baltimore, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 33, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/24/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
It appears [REDACTED] may have an extinguisher subject to the recall. We will contact her to obtain information and provide a replacement.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180226-97145-2147392596. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 4, 2018, sent to the company May 7, 2018, published by CPSC May 21, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde fire extinguisher model H110G . Red body, black plastic handle

I was working on my motorcycle when a fuel leak ignited. I grabbed my Kiddie H110G fire extinguisher and when I squeezed the trigger a small puff came out and nothing else. I ended up grabbing my outdoor hose to put out the fire. There was minor damage to the bike (estimated cost $25) and the patio rug was burned. No injuries to report.

Model
H110G
Serial number
A36316070
Where
Kansas City, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 31, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/24/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
It appears this consumer may have an extinguisher subject to the recall. Based upon this description, we will be reaching out to [REDACTED] to insure he has a replacement extinguisher.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180204-58D56-2147393158. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No incident, no one hurt
Made Feb 3, 2018, sent to the company May 7, 2018, published by CPSC May 21, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde ABC extinguisher model H110G

I did everything needed to have one of my extinguishers replaced through the recall. Unfortunately, the replacement unit I was sent was damaged before I received it. All of my attempts via phone and email to contact Kidde to remedy the situation have gone unanswered. I am concerned that I now have two unsafe fire extinguishers, and I don’t know how to proceed. Please advise.
Respectfully,
[REDACTED]

Where
Peoria, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
No Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/24/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency. Kidde also is committed to providing excellent customer service.
We sincerely apologize for the issues faced by [REDACTED], and we will be reaching out to him to insure that his fulfillment requests have been satisfied.
Alternatively, [REDACTED] can also contact our customer service manager, Christopher Woods at 919-304-8287.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180203-030C7-2147393160. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 21, 2018, sent to the company Feb 9, 2018, published by CPSC Mar 5, 2018

The product, in the report: Fire extinguisher with plastic handle

Kiddie fire extinguisher, had 2 of them. Small fire was started feom an old ember. First fire extinguisher failed to discharge, the plastic handle just bent around the pin. Eventually got it to work but fire had grown significantly in the 15 seconds of fiddling it took to get it to discharge. Extinguisher only discharged about 50% of its contents. Daughter ran inside the house for.our other extinguisher. It also failed to discharge and took fiddling becauae of the plastic handle while the fire grew. This 2nd one did discharge all of its contents but it was too late at this time, the fire grew and caught an adjacent field on fire resulting in minor structure damage and about 30 acres burned before the fire department had put it out. Could have stopped the fire early if the extinguishers had functioned properly.

Bought from
Walmart
Bought
Nov 23, 2016, about then
Where
JESUP, Georgia: Farm/Ranch
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/16/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency. Many of Kidde’s fire extinguishers are subject to a recall, and it is uncertain if these extinguishers are part of that recall, based upon the provided information. We will be reaching out to the consumer to discuss the incident and obtain the extinguishers at issue for further evaluation. We sincerely apologize for the incident that occurred and appreciate your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180121-752D7-2147393520. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 12, 2018, sent to the company Jan 23, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 6, 2018

The product, in the report: Fire extinguisher

A Kidde fire extinguisher which I purchased was recalled two years after I purchased it. They sent me a replacement. Now, one year later, they informed me that the replacement is recalled. They said they would send me a new one; it took three months for them to do so. When I received the new fire extinguisher the gauge was on empty. In other words, they sent me a faulty extinguisher to replace the faulty extinguisher they had sent me to replace the original faulty extinguisher.
In addition, I checked the other Kidde extinguisher which I had purchased at the same time as first one, and the gauge is on empty. This extinguisher several years away from the expiration of Kidde’s warranty. And this extinguisher was not part of any recall.
It seems to me that this company should be investigated and that all consumers should be advised to check the gauges on their Kidde extinguishers on a regular basis.

Model
Several
Serial number
Several extinguishers
Bought from
Amazon
Where
Millerton, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/6/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency. It is unfortunate that the consumer has experienced this issue. We would invite the individual making this report to contact Christopher Woods at 919-304-8287 to further discuss the situation. We apologize for any inconvenience that this has caused.

CPSC report 20180112-AFC9A-2147393778. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 9, 2018, sent to the company Jan 18, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 2, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde Dry Chemical ABC Fire Extinguisher

My snow blower started on fire (having used starter fluid to try to get it started). The plastic parts (including the gas tank) ignited and I was at risk to lose my home or great personal injury. I got my Kidde fire extinguisher and attempted to extinguish the fire. The extinguisher failed and the fire raged on. I pushed the snow blower away from the house with risk to myself if the gas tank blew up - luckily it didn’t. As my exterior water was turned off, drained, and hoses stored for the season, the fire raged on until I could get all of this re-connected and functional to extinguish the fire with a hose / water. My snow blower is completely destroyed and the Kidde fire extinguisher was a complete failure just when I needed it the most. I consider the money that I spent on this fire extinguisher to be theft by Kidde. I’m out $900 for a replacement snow blower.

Model
XL 5TCZ
Serial number
YE-280671
Where
Mahtomedi, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 68, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/6/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency. Kidde will be reaching out to [REDACTED] to discuss the incident. In the interim, if [REDACTED] wishes to contact us directly, he should contact our customer service manager, Christopher Woods, at 919-304-8287. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180109-CE758-2147393865. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jan 4, 2018, sent to the company Jan 17, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 8, 2018

The product, in the report: KIDDE residential fire extinguisher.

On July 3rd 2017 at [REDACTED] a fire broke out in the kitchen of [REDACTED] apartment on the stove. The fire started from oil being used to prepare food in the kitchen. [REDACTED] then attempted to use the Kidde fire extinguisher to put out the fire. Unfortunately the Fire Extinguisher failed to operate. [REDACTED] noted the needle was in the green and it was only a year old. Without this assistance to contain the fire, it grew and the Tennent had to leave the premises in fear of his safety. It has been noted to [REDACTED] that this extinguisher could be on the recall list for being defective.
This report has been made by [REDACTED] Social Worker [REDACTED].

Where
Sacramento, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/6/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency. Based on the information provided, it is unclear whether the extinguisher at issue was subject to the recall or whether it was an unaffected product. The consumer did not provide his/her contact information. We would appreciate learning more about this incident, and we would like the customer to contact Christopher Woods, Kidde’s customer service manager, at 919-304-8287. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

CPSC report 20180104-A8ACB-2147394020. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No incident, no one hurt
Made Jan 2, 2018, sent to the company Apr 20, 2018, published by CPSC May 4, 2018

The product, in the report: KIDDE Fire Extinguisher Model FA110G

I have one of these units, (Model FA110G,) and contacted Kidde about it. They agreed to send me a new one with a metal handle/valve/nozzle, which they did. However, I have an identical unit, (Model SM110,) that doesn’t have the model name listed in the recall notice. Odd thing is, the SM110 seems to have leaked out all of its charge gas even though it has ever been used and it has been stored next to the other one since I got it. The FA110G still carries a full charge.
Since the recalled model numbers essentially refer to the very same units sold by different entities through many different channels, could KIDDE be playing games with the model numbers on this recall to limit their liability?
BTW, one of these extinguishers was given to me by my employer during Fire Prevention Week many years ago, and the other was purchased at my front door from a person raising funds for a volunteer fire department. They were both new-in-box and I don’t remember which one is which.
Attached are a few photos:
The trio of extinguishers is L-R, Kidde SM110, Kidde FA110G, and he replacement sent by Kidde the PRO 110-2, PRO2.5TCM-8, (both of those model designators are listed on its label.)
As you can see, the plastic-handled models are pretty much identical with the only discernable difference being a small difference in the length of the nozzle.
Perhaps you may want to get with Kidde and see if they’ve “overlooked” a few models.
Thank you, [REDACTED]

Model
FA110G
Where
Unspecified: Unspecified
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
No Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/23/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
In this instance, there is a recall on certain fire extinguishers with plastic handles. However, not all plastic handled fire extinguishers are subject to the recall. In this instance, we do not have the consumers contact information, but we would urge this customer to review the information contained on kidde.com which depicts those extinguishers that are subject to the recall and those that are not part of the recall.
Alternatively, this customer can contact Christopher Woods, our customer service manager, at 919-304-8287. He would be able to discuss this more fully with this consumer.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20180102-B6904-1722936. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 30, 2017, sent to the company Jan 17, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 1, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde Fire Extinguisher (recall: Serial #XT-690071/Model#FA110G - Red) (date of manufacture: 1121299051)

TO: Consumer Products Safety Commission (www.SAFERPRODUCTS.GOV)
CC: Kidde (www.kidde.com)
SUB: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
DATE: December 30, 2017
I made a submission to Kidde and was promptly shipped a replacement. Unfortunately, what they sent me was a damaged and unusable extinguisher. After I reported the problem with the replacement to Kidde (*see my correspondence to Kidde below) they have ignored me. I don’t think this is the way a recall is supposed to work.
*” Re: RECALL – ID [REDACTED] (dated November 17,2017) I received your replacement fire extinguisher yesterday. Unfortunately, you sent me an unserviceable unit. The cylinder is dented with a 3/16-inch depression and the plastic clamp is broken. The shipping box is in fine shape which indicates that the damage occurred in your own facilities. What do you want me to do with this piece of junk?”

Model
Model#FA110G - Red
Serial number
Serial #XT-690071
Where
Arnold, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand KIDDE/Model#FA110G - Red, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/6/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency. Kidde will be reaching out to [REDACTED] to discuss replacement of his extinguishers. In the interim, [REDACTED] can contact our Christopher Woods, Kidde’s customer service manager, at 919-304-8287. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

CPSC report 20171230-32BDD-2147394160. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 20, 2017, sent to the company Jan 17, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 1, 2018

The product, in the report: Kidde Fire Extinguisher, ABC Type

Spilled material in the drip pan under an electric burner burst into flames. Covering the flames with a lid did not extinguish them. I used a Kidde Multipurpose extinguisher, but only a dollop of liquid came out, tried a second extinguisher which, fortunately did work, sprayed liberal amounts of white foam which extinguished flames before other objects could catch fire.

Model
FX340GW-2
Serial number
V-587875
Bought from
HOME DEPOT, Maryland
Bought
Aug 7, 2010
Where
Bethesda, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 83, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand KIDDE, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/6/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency. Based upon the information provided, the extinguisher at issue may be subject to the recall. Kidde would like to examine the unit at issue, and will be contacting [REDACTED] to discuss this issue. In the interim, if he would like to contact Kidde directly, [REDACTED] should reach out to Mr. Christopher Woods, Kidde’s customer service manager, at 919-304-8287. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

CPSC report 20171220-DAC63-1720569. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 13, 2017, sent to the company Jan 17, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 1, 2018

The product, in the report: 3 Red home fire extinguishers

I have three Kidde Home fire Extinguishers that were on the recall list so I called the number which I was given to get replacement ones (it’s only a call center), I was sent two of the three replacements which were on empty. I have called three times to get the new ones replace also and to receive my third original replacement but was told I had to wait until some called me back, this started in November and to date have never heard from anyone, right now I have three extinguishers which are defective and two new ones that are empty, hopefully I don’t have a fire in my house while I am waiting around for Kidde to respond. Thank you for your time, [REDACTED]

Model
H110G. BJ215 907, FA110G, SD-952125
Bought from
Home Depot, Connecticut
Bought
Oct 23, 2016
Where
Ansonia, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde Home Fire Extinguisher, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/6/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency. Kidde will be reaching out to [REDACTED] to discuss the replacement units. In the interim. [REDACTED] can contact Kidde’s customer service manager, Christopher Woods at 919.304.8287. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

CPSC report 20171213-79EC0-2147394635. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No incident, no one hurt
Made Dec 12, 2017, sent to the company Jan 17, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 1, 2018

The product, in the report: Recalled fire extinguisher sent as a replacement for a recalled one

I just wanted to let you know about this rediculous kidde fire extinguisher recall. I got my replacement from thelm yesterday after waiting about three weeks (good thing there wasn’t a fire in that long time). I don’t trust them and was concerned they sent me one with the same model number so i cslled them to verify they didn’t send me a recalled one. He checked the serial number and they did. They sent me a recalled fire extinguisher to replace a recalled one. And since they screwed up the guy at the call center they hired couldn’t even send me a new one. He had to escillate it so an actual kidde employee will call me back. He said to call back if I don’t hear from them in a week. So that will be a month without a working fire extinguisher plus probably another three weeks to get the replacement sent which may or may not also be recalled. At least I have another fire extinguisher in the house. They need to get fined or something. They can’t send a recalled item to replace a recalled item and take forever in doing so when it is an item people rely on for safety.

Model
H110g
Serial number
E68058712
Where
Laramie, Wyoming: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
No Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/6/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency.
If this consumer needs to use the recalled fire extinguisher, while waiting for the replacement, they should do so. While pending replacement, if consumers use the unit, they should push down on the handle with as much force as possible for as long as possible. This will increase the probability of a discharge. They should also keep the nozzle pointed away from themselves and anyone nearby. To operate a fire extinguisher, it is helpful to remember the word PASS. o Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you, and release the locking mechanism. o Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire. o Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly -and not release until the unit is completely discharged. o Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side. It is important to remember that fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape. Make sure you have a clearly defined exit path. Finally, use a portable fire extinguisher when the fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing; everyone has exited the building; the fire department has been called or is being called; and the room is not filled with smoke. Because this consumer has chosen not to provide contact information, we are not able to reach out to him/her. However, this consumer can contact Kidde’s customer service manager, Christopher Woods, at 919-304-8287. He will be happy to assist. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

CPSC report 20171212-0B267-2147394659. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 12, 2017, sent to the company Jan 17, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 1, 2018

The product, in the report: fire extinguisher

The consumer received a replacement unit because his unit was affected by recall # 18-022. The consumer said once he took the unit out of the packaging the safety pin fell off. The consumer contacted the firm and notified them of the incident. The consumer was advised to return the replacement back.
Should the consumer keep the extinguisher that they sent him, or send it back Also, he Is waiting for replacement of the 4 other fire extinguishers.

Model
H110G
UPC
Unknown
Serial number
E68060401
Where
Clifford Township, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/6/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting a report on SaferProducts.gov. Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL), an independent testing agency. In this instance, we will be contacting [REDACTED] directly to insure that he has all replacement product and is properly advised on how to handle the replacement unit, which had the safety pin become dislodged. In the interim, if [REDACTED] would like to contact us, he can reach Mr. Christopher Woods at 919.304.8287. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

CPSC report 20171212-EAC10-1718770. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 1, 2017, sent to the company Dec 11, 2017, published by CPSC Jan 4, 2018

The product, in the report: unclear of info since house was demolished, but 3 other kidde extinguishers that were both at the same time are all recalled (I used my extinguisher and rushed over to my neighbors house, which was on fire).

My neighbors house was on fire. I recognized this and called 911, and ran over with my kiddie fire extinguisher. A this point the house was filled with smoke but there was a medium sized fire and I tried to put it out but the fire extinguisher would not deploy--the father/a strong man also tried but it did not work. Luckily the firemen came about 3 minutes after we tried. The fire caused 100,000 of damages (so far).

Bought from
home depot, Maryland
Where
bethesda, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/16/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency.
We are reaching out to the consumer to discuss this incident. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and appreciate the report.

CPSC report 20171201-85729-2147394912. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 30, 2017, sent to the company Dec 11, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 26, 2017

The product, in the report: fire extinguisher

fire extinguisher will not spray

Model
1-a-10bc
Serial number
897211
Where
Unspecified: Unspecified
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/16/2018) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency.
We will reach out to [REDACTED] to obtain the extinguisher at issue for additional evaluation and discuss replacement.
We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and appreciate the report.

CPSC report 20171130-DD3FD-2147394925. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 26, 2017, sent to the company Dec 4, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 18, 2017

The product, in the report: Kidde fire extinguisher

One of our Kidde fire extinguishers top blew off. It was untouched and in our basement when it happened. We heard a loud boom. All fire alarms went off in the house. White “smoke” filled the basement and filtered into main floor. Police were dispatched to our home.

Model
Fa460hd-4
Where
Lebanon, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 51, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2017) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
We have reached out to the consumer to obtain additional information. In the interim, the consumer can contact our customer service manager, Christopher Woods, at 919-304-8287.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20171126-CFCA1-2147395080. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 17, 2017, sent to the company Dec 5, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 19, 2017

The product, in the report: Red kiddie fire extinguishers

I just received two replacement kiddie fire extinguishers as part of the recall. One of my units arrived covered in powder, safety pin removed and at empty state according to the pressure monitor. I am not sure if the chemicals I’ve touched are dangerous and if my other unit is safe. Additionally, how do I store my devices safely to avoid future leaks until resolved?

Bought from
Recalled unit
Where
Glendale, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 36, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kiddie, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/16/2018) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency. We have reached out to [REDACTED] to discuss his concerns. Additionally, we have sent new units to him, which were received on December 28, 2017. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

CPSC report 20171117-39B8E-2147395327. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Nov 17, 2017, sent to the company Dec 5, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 19, 2017

The product, in the report: Kidde H110G Red Fire Extinguisher, included in the affected recall per the Kidde website.

An oven fire flared up during preheating, and my wife grabbed the Kidde fire extinguisher which is kept several feet away. We believed this to be a smart purchase, and great location. This was our first use of the extinguisher, and we had previously reviewed how to use it. I was upstairs, and heard her call for my help, and when I got halfway down the stairs I could see her depressing the lever multiple times, with no discharge from the extinguisher. I ran back upstairs to grab some clothes to smother the flames, and began removing oxygen from the base of the fire while attempting not to have the clothes catch on fire. In the process the flames burned my right hand, but I had to continue subduing the flames. Meanwhile I was asking her to try different methods or angles with the extinguisher, but to no avail. Finally, 1 puff of dry chemical came out but it was not under proper pressure, and since my wife was standing back from the oven while I manually put out the fire, the discharge caused no significant reduction in the flames, but instead sprayed my counter, cabinets, sink, etc with a fine layer of dust.

Model
H110G
UPC
4787166142
Serial number
A36358398
Bought from
Home Depot, California
Bought
Nov 1, 2017, about then
Where
California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 34, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2017) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
We have reached out to the consumer to obtain additional information. In the interim, [REDACTED] can contact our customer service manager, Christopher Woods, at 919-304-8287.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20171117-A6E91-2147395310. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 10, 2017, sent to the company Dec 5, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 27, 2017

The product, in the report: red kidde extinguisher nozzle

failed to operate correctly

Bought from
walmart, Texas
Bought
Jul 13, 2017
Where
HOUSTON, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 58, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/6/2017) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency.
Based on the information provided it is uncertain what may have occurred with the extinguisher at issue. This consumer has chosen not to provide contact information. However, we would like to retrieve the unit and subject it to additional testing. To those ends, we invite the individual making this report to contact our customer service manager at 919-304-8287. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

CPSC report 20171110-5BE1E-2147395576. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Nov 9, 2017, sent to the company Nov 20, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 5, 2017

The product, in the report: Kidde Fire Extinguisher HG110g - red

When I was trying to teach my son fire safety and how to use a fire extinguisher the fire extinguisher failed to operate properly and the trigger required excessive force to activate. As I was trying to assist my son and helped him pull the trigger hand over hand it would not actuate at first. When I finally got it to depress the plastic handle ended up pinching the skin between my sons thumb and index finger. I assumed that this must have just been a one off problem with the extinguishers so did not report it at the time, but as soon as the recall information was made public on or about November 2, 2017 I realized that it was not true and that what we had experienced was a failure.

Model
H110G
Serial number
BW-018276
Bought from
BJ’s
Bought
Jan 20, 2014
Where
Jefferson, New Hampshire: Other
Who was involved
Age 5, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/5/2017) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency.
We will be reaching out to [REDACTED] in order to discuss the incident.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation.

CPSC report 20171109-53E2F-2147395598. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 8, 2017, sent to the company Dec 4, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 18, 2017

The product, in the report: Kidde YC-FX10K s/n YC-585211 white

Purchased Kidde fire extinguisher FX10K s/n YC-585211 Oct 2006. Unit leaking to mid-red arrow. Have not operated unit--no fire yet!! [REDACTED]

Model
FX10K
Serial number
YC-585211
Bought from
Home Depot
Where
Edmonds, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2017) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
We have reached out to the consumer and advised that his extinguishers do not appear to be affected by the current recall. [REDACTED] can contact our customer service manager, Christopher Woods, at 919-304-8287, if he requires additional information or assistance.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20171107-BB47E-2147395717. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 8, 2017, sent to the company Dec 4, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 18, 2017

The product, in the report: Kidde Fireaway 110 Fire Extinguisher

On the evening of October 19, 2017 there was a small fire in my oven at my rental home. When I realized it was not going to go out on it’s own, I grabbed the fire extinguisher, pulled the pin, and put the fire out. However, the fire extinguisher would not stop spraying out, due to a faulty handle. I had to throw it to the floor and leave the house. This resulted in the entire contents of the fire extinguisher to empty out and float up into every room of the house, inside cupboards, and settle on all of our belongings. A volunteer firefighter surveyed the home and determined it to be unsafe for my family to stay in. A cleaning crew had to come in and professionally clean the entire house while we had to stay at a hotel in the meantime. I had heard of a recall on some fire extinguishers and after doing some research, found the extinguisher I used to be part of the recall. It is a Kidde Fireaway 110. If you need any more information from me I would be more than happy to provide it.

Model
Fireaway 110
Bought from
Bob’s Fire Extinguisher Service
Where
Little Falls, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 3, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2017) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
We have reached out to [REDACTED] to obtain additional information. In the interim, the consumer can contact our customer service manager, Christopher Woods, at 919-304-8287.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20171108-597FF-2147395655. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 8, 2017, sent to the company Dec 5, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 27, 2017

The product, in the report: kidde fire extinguisher

fire on stove...kidde extinguisher would not discharge

Where
salisbury, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 33, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)
As this report names them
Brand kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2017) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
We have reached out to the consumer to obtain additional information. In the interim, the consumer can contact our customer service manager, Christopher Woods, at 919-304-8287.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20171108-5B698-2147395635. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 8, 2017, sent to the company Dec 4, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 18, 2017

The product, in the report: Kidde fire extinguisher KK2 red

Given a Kidde fire extinguisher model KK2 red for safety day at work on March 6, 2007. On or about April of 2013, while baking cookies on a stone, in the oven. The oven failed to turn off when temperature was reached (350 degrees) smoke from oven alerted us to trouble, opened door and the cookies flamed up. Closed door, got fire extinguisher, opened door to put out flames, top broke off extinguisher, closed door. Went to garage to get better fire extinguisher, put out flames. Pulled out stove from wall, pulled cord. Coils never shut off! Bought new stove next day!! No real damage to house of kitchen, little smoke is all.

Bought from
Saftey day gift @ work, Indiana
Bought
Mar 6, 2007
Where
Berrien Springs, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 56, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2017) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
It is not clear from this report if the product at issue is subject to the current recall. We have reached out to [REDACTED] to obtain additional information. In the interim, the consumer can contact our customer service manager, Christopher Woods, at 919-304-8287.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20171108-C6DFF-2147395660. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 3, 2017, sent to the company Dec 4, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 18, 2017

The product, in the report: Dry chemical fire extinguisher

I have a KIDDE model KK2 NO KM-475949 that expelled the dry chemical inside my van while parked. The date on the label states 1992, not sure the date is time of manufacture. Could be KIDDE has problems before the KK2 recall date. I still have photos and the extinguisher & parts

Model
KK2
Serial number
KM-475949
Where
Clinton, Washington: Other
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand KIDDE, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2017) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
Based upon the information provided, it appears the product at issue is not subject to the recall. In instances such as this, we would like to have the product returned for further evaluation and analysis. We do not have [REDACTED]’s contact information. Accordingly, we would request that he reach out to our customer service manager, Christopher Woods, at 919-304-8287.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20171103-2BF52-2147395972. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 3, 2017, sent to the company Dec 4, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 18, 2017

The product, in the report: Kidde dry chemical extinguisher fire away 110 item #466142

bought this unit from home depot 3 years ago need new one please unit is jammed!!

Model
FA110 g
Serial number
nd-756145
Bought from
home depot
Bought
Jun 11, 2013, about then
Where
summerfield, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2017) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
We have reached out to [REDACTED] to obtain additional information. In the interim, the consumer can contact our customer service manager, Christopher Woods, at 919-304-8287.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20171103-B4F10-2147396034. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 2, 2017, sent to the company Dec 4, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 18, 2017

The product, in the report: Kidde fire extinguisher model FA110 Item number 466142N I still have the fire extinguisher that failed during my fire

I previously had a fire extinguisher failure in September of 2016. My gas stove caught on fire and my fire extinguisher did not work. My stove burned and my house filled with smoke. The microwave above my stove was also ruined. I had to call the fire department. After the incident, I found that my (recently purchased) fire extinguisher had been recalled. I had actually purchased it AFTER the recall. I contacted Kidde, who sent me a new fire extinguisher, without an explanation, or apology. The customer service representative would not address my concerns about the (quiet) recall despite my “calling her out”. I now have 3 additional fire extinguishers that are under the recall.

Model
FA110
UPC
47871001422
Bought from
True Value Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Bought
Jul 1, 2016
Where
Reedsburg, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2017) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
We have reviewed the report, and will be contacting the consumer to obtain additional information. In the interim, our customer service manager, Christopher Woods, can be contacted at 919-304-8287.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20171102-7C247-2147396131. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 29, 2017, sent to the company Dec 4, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 18, 2017

The product, in the report: Kidde disposable fire exstinguisher

On Thursday October 26, my car caught fire. So grabbed my kidde disposable exstinguisher. And it didn’t work. Lost the car but was able to safe the house. Now I find out the is a recall on this item. Model FA110. What happens now? Thanks [REDACTED]. [REDACTED]

Where
Montgomery ny, Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 19, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Kidde. FA110, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2017) UTC Fire & Security : It is Kidde’s mission to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
Based upon the information provided, it appears that this extinguisher may be subject to the current recall. We have reached out to the consumer to obtain additional information on this incident.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20171029-6DFFB-2147396372. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jul 5, 2017, sent to the company Jul 13, 2017, published by CPSC Jul 27, 2017

The product, in the report: Fire Extinguisher Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Serial 0934223155

Small fire inside home oven (overheated food in broiler). Operated portable fire extinguisher but after less than 1 second, discharge stopped and could not be restarted. Manually extinguished fire using cup of water and transporting items to kitchen sink. Minor burn to hand in this process.

Model
Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Serial 0934223155
Serial number
0934223155
Bought from
Amazon LLC
Bought
Oct 15, 2015
Where
Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 52, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose (A28307641) Serial 0934223155, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/25/2017) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency.
Based upon the description provided, we cannot determine the potential issue with the product. In instances such as this, we request that the consumer return the product so we can evaluate and test the product. We have reached out to Mr. [REDACTED], who advised that he was meeting with someone from the CPSC on July 24, 2017. He further advised that he would provide the extinguisher to Kidde after that meeting occurred. In addition to sending Mr. [REDACTED] information to return the unit for further testing, we also sent Mr. [REDACTED] a replacement unit.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

CPSC report 20170705-2A479-2147399213. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Apr 13, 2017, sent to the company Jul 18, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 1, 2017

The product, in the report: Portable disposable fire extinguisher, rated ABC, 3 lb., red in color, plastic valve

On April 12, 2017, 2350hrs, there was a kitchen fire I investigated. The occupant of the residence attempted to use a Kidde 3lb disposable fire extinguisher and it failed to operate. The date stamp on the base of the extinguisher was “2015” The extinguisher was rated for ABC type fires and contained a number on the label of “A99014677”. This model extinguisher appears to be the same type of a recall previously issued on extinguishers made up to 2014. I attempted to use the extinguisher to see if I could get it to operate and I was unable to squeeze the handle to activate the extinguisher. The pin had been pulled. I obtained photos of the extinguisher and it is currently being safeguarded by the property owner. As a result of the inoperability of the extinguisher, an occupant of the residence used water to attempt to extinguish a cooking oil fire and as a result spread the fire.
Further, upon my examination of the extinguisher I noticed a piece of plastic on the upper handle that is to extend into a hole in the lower handle; in my attempt to activate the extinguisher I had to manually manipulate this protruding piece of plastic into the lower handle. This utilized a fine motor skill that, I believe a normal person would not be able to perform under a high stress situation as a fire.

Model
3lb fire extinguisher
Serial number
A99014677
Where
Catasauqua, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 14, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde Multipurpose Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/3/2017) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency.
This report correlates to a CPSC Epidemiologic Investigation Report No. [REDACTED]. Based on the descriptions provided in that report as well as this report, we are unable to determine what may have caused the alleged failure. In instances such as this, we would ask the consumer to return the fire extinguisher for additional testing and evaluation. It is our understanding that the CPSC has the extinguisher at issue, and we would request that the unit be shipped to us for additional evaluation. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate this report.

CPSC report 20170413-3F982-2147404422. Submitter: Local Government Agency Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hospital admission
Made Mar 18, 2017, sent to the company Apr 6, 2017, published by CPSC Apr 20, 2017

The product, in the report: Kidde fire extinguisher

I was working with beeswax and materials caught on fire I tried to put off the fire with the Kidde extinguisher but it didn’t work, so I had to get close to the fire to put if off with my jacket: as a result my jeans caught on fire and I ended with a serious third degree burn on my left leg I underwent skin graft surgery all around my left leg :( and have been recovering for almost one year now If the extinguisher had worked I could have put off the fire without getting close to it

Model
1A 10BC Red
Bought from
friend, New York
Bought
Jan 31, 2014, about then
Where
New York, New York: Other
Who was involved
Age 56, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Hospital Admission

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/7/2017) UTC Fire & Security : Kidde believes deeply in helping to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why Kidde’s products meet or exceed the third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
Based upon the information provided, we cannot determine why the fire extinguisher failed to deploy. There are many reasons this may occur unrelated to the product itself. Further, we do not know the model at issue, model year, or how the product was being used.
In the rare occurrence of an incident such as the one reported, we request the customer supply us with the extinguisher at issue. We will then conduct a thorough examination to identify any potential issue with the product and required corrective actions, if any.
Although the consumer has advised she no longer has the product, our customer service manager will contact her to confirm that is accurate. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

CPSC report 20170318-FD816-2147405087. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 5, 2016, sent to the company May 13, 2016, published by CPSC May 27, 2016

The product, in the report: Kidde Fire Extinguisher.

While splitting wood with my log splitter last fall, the engine caught on fire due to a mouse nest buried underneath. I grabbed my Kidde FA110 fire extinguisher, pulled the safety pin, compressed the handle, and nothing came out. The gauge said it was fully charged. By the time I was able to extinguish the fire, the top end of the log splitter had melted. There was approximately $100 in damage. I contacted Kidde regarding the matter, and was contact back by [REDACTED]of their Product Support team. [REDACTED] logged the incident, and told me they would send me a replacement extinguisher and reimburse me for the repair cost. I received the replacement extinguisher, and sent the faulty one back, but after several inquiries, I have not received the reimbursement. I sent photos of the damage and receipts as documentation.

Model
FA110
Bought from
Home Depot, New York
Bought
Oct 25, 2014, about then
Where
Lockport, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 33, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/23/2016) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde has in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall of Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers manufactured between July 23, 2013 and Oct. 15, 2014.
The safety issue identified by Kidde was the potential for these disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency. A copy of the Recall Alert can be found by clicking the link located in the Recall Section of the front page of Kidde.com or on the CPSC’s website. The Recall Alert will help you identify if your extinguisher is within the scope of this fire extinguisher recall and, if so, what actions to take.
We have reviewed our files, and determined that this customer’s reimbursement check had inadvertently not been processed. We have expedited payment, and apologize for the delay.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20160505-6D3AA-2147419759. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 18, 2015, sent to the company Aug 26, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 10, 2015

The product, in the report: hand held fire extinguisher. Manufacture: Kidde. Model FA110 SN A37548588. Date code 1142146155. Bottle is red in color with plastic handle.

During annual fire extinguisher training we are required to put out a controlled fire. I pulled pin and gave a short burst of extinguisher, I then proceeded to approach base of fire and attempted to discharge the remainder of bottle but nothing happened. Squeezing the handle did nothing, it appears the valve is stuck. I had fire fighter personal try also and nothing.

Model
FA110
UPC
047871074426
Serial number
A37548588
Bought from
Walmart, Michigan
Bought
Aug 14, 2015
Where
Lansing, Michigan: Other
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/1/2015) UTC Fire & Security : Kidde believes deeply in helping to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why Kidde’s products meet or exceed the third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
In the rare occurrence of an incident such as the one reported, we request that the customer supply us with the fire extinguisher identified in their report and information regarding the incident. We will then conduct a thorough examination of the extinguisher in order to identify any potential issue and required corrective actions, if any. Kidde invites the individual making this report, or other customers with safety concerns, to please contact our customer service center at 1-800-880-6788.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20150818-E910D-2147429236. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Not said
Made Aug 14, 2015, sent to the company Aug 24, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 8, 2015

The product, in the report: Kidde Fire Extinguisher Serial no BN-119915 Model no. FX340SC-2 Date code 1334300123

Kidde Fire Extinguisher Serial no BN-119915 Model no. FX340SC-2 Date code 1334300123 Incident date 07/17/15
I had a small fire in my house on July 17, 2015. I proceeded to use my Kidde fire extinguisher for the first time to put it out. The tank capacity pointed to full as it was never used before. After I pulled out the pin and squeezed the lever, the extinguisher puffed once and died. No gas or fire retarder came out of it after this incident.
The failure of the extinguisher shows negligence of manufacturer, Kidde. If the fire was larger or spread faster, it would put my family’s life in danger. Please remedy this situation by providing me with an fire extinguisher that is in proper working order. Thank you.
[REDACTED]

Model
FX340SC-2
Serial number
BN-119915
Bought from
Home Depot
Bought
Oct 18, 2012, about then
Where
College Point, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Unspecified

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/26/2015) UTC Fire & Security : Kidde believes deeply in helping to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why Kidde’s products meet or exceed the third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency.
In the rare occurrence of an incident such as the one reported, we request that the customer supply us with the fire extinguisher identified in their report and information regarding the incident. We will then conduct a thorough examination of the extinguisher in order to identify any potential issue and required corrective actions, if any. Kidde invites the individual making this report, or other customers with safety concerns, to please contact our customer service center at 1-800-880-6788.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20150814-7E304-2147429353. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Not said
Made Mar 23, 2015, sent to the company Mar 30, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 13, 2015

The product, in the report: Kidde Multipurpose Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher

We attempted to use our Kidde Fire Extinguishers on a brush fire at a neighbors home. I depressed the plastic lever one time which worked. The second time I tried, it was impossible to depress it. Another one could not be operated at all. The lever could not be depressed. Striking it on a tree or rock was the only way to depress the valve.

Model
H110G
Serial number
A24523197
Bought from
Sams Club
Bought
Nov 10, 2014, about then
Where
Confluence, Pennsylvania: Other
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Unspecified

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/7/2015) UTC Fire & Security : Kidde believes deeply in helping to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why Kidde’s products meet or exceed the third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency. In the rare occurrence of an incident such as the one reported, we request that the customer supply us with the fire extinguishers identified in their report and information regarding the incident. We will then conduct a thorough examination of the extinguishers in order to identify any potential issue with the extinguishers and required corrective actions, if any. Kidde invites the individual making this report, or other customers with safety concerns, to please contact our customer service center at 1-800-880-6788.
With regard to the particular units involved in this report, please be advised that Kidde has in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall of its black plastic Zytel® nylon valve disposable extinguishers, both ABC and BC rated models, manufactured between July 23, 2013 and October 15, 2014. A copy of the Recall Alert can be found by clicking the Product Safety Notice link located on Kidde.com or on the CPSC’s website. The Recall Alert will help you confirm if your extinguishers are within the scope of this fire extinguisher recall and provide instructions for obtaining replacement units.
As part of its corrective action plan for this recall, Kidde also maintains a dedicated recall hot line which is available Monday through Fridays 8AM to 5PM. A dedicated recall hotline assistant can also assist with determining whether your extinguisher is within the scope of this recall. To reach the recall hotline, please call (855) 283-7991.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20150323-B8B3C-2147434323. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 10, 2015, sent to the company Mar 25, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 8, 2015

The product, in the report: KIDDE 8# Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher Model: PRO 5 TCM-8, Serial Number CG-345663 Date Code 1036069143

The department responded to a report of an outside fire at a retail grocery store. The Ambulance was the first unit to arrive and found bailed waste cardboard on fire against the exterior of the store. The staff on the Ambulance deployed the fire extinguisher from the Ambulance in an attempt to extinguish, if not at least slow the fire until the arrivial of the Engine Co. The firefighter pilled the pin, removed the hose and squeezed the handle. After some what of a brief delay the the powder “dribbled” out the end of the hose. She looked at the gauge which was still showing in the green. She again squeezed the handle and the agent slowly left the hose. She attempted to shake the hose towards the flames to get any powder to be useful. By this time the Engine Co. arrived and intiated suppresion, ultimately mitigating the incident. Our concern is we use extinguishers fairly often, obviously more than the general public. We inspect them frequently and store them in proper brackets, out of the weather. This situation ended without injury or major property damnage but easily could have ended differently should it occurred in a structure or confined space, or trapped occuopants.

Model
PRO 5 TCM-8
Serial number
CG-345663
Bought from
Came Installed in Ambulance
Bought
Jul 1, 2014, about then
Where
MT. MORRIS, Illinois: Street or Highway
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/7/2015) UTC Fire & Security : Kidde believes deeply in helping to protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why Kidde’s products meet or exceed the third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent, not-for-profit testing agency. In the rare occurrence of an incident such as the one reported, we request that the customer supply us with the fire extinguisher identified in their report and information regarding the incident. We will then conduct a thorough examination of the extinguisher in order to identify any potential issue with the unit and required corrective actions, if any.
The unit involved in this report has been received by Kidde. Kidde has reached out to the individual making this report, and is in the process of investigating this report.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality safety products.

CPSC report 20150310-2B195-1472756. Submitter: Public Safety Entity Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 17, 2015, sent to the company Feb 25, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 12, 2015

The product, in the report: Kidde Fire extinguisher

We had a fire and the extinguisher failed to

Model
A28607302
UPC
1811227145
Serial number
A28607302
Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Jan 1, 2015
Where
New York, New York: Unspecified
Who was involved
Age 50, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde Fire extinguisher, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/3/2015) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
From the product information you submitted Kidde cannot identify the model and date of manufacture of the fire extinguisher referenced in your submission.
However, please be advised that Kidde has in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall of Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers manufactured between July 23, 2013 and Oct. 15, 2014.
The safety issue identified by Kidde was the potential for these disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency. A copy of the Recall Alert can be found by clicking the link located in the Recall Section of the front page of Kidde.com or on the CPSC’s website. The Recall Alert will help you identify if your extinguisher is within the scope of this fire extinguisher recall and, if so, what actions to take.
Kidde invites the individual making this report, or other customers with safety concerns, to please contact our customer service center at 1-800-880-6788.
Again, we would like to thank you for your submission.

CPSC report 20150217-FBB59-2147435322. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Nov 25, 2014, sent to the company Dec 4, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 18, 2014

The product, in the report: Kidde, portable extinguisher FX3405C-2

Fire department responded to a fire at an apartment complex. The occupant had tried to use a fire extinguisher and it would not function. About 8 other fire extinguishers were tried and none of them worked. All extinguishers were new. The FD advised that the extinguishers malfunctioned due to the plastic discharging mechanism not working. The plastic handle was not strong enough to depress the discharge piston before collapsing.

Model
FX3405C-2
Where
Cedar Park, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/18/2014) UTC Fire & Security : Kidde appreciates and considers any and all product feedback from our consumers, and considers safety and the quality of our products to be a top priority.
Based on the information provided to date, Kidde is unable to determine if the particular incident described involved a defect that presents a substantial product hazard or unreasonable risk of serious injury or death.
Kidde will investigate this matter, and if additional information becomes available, will provide further comments as necessary.

CPSC report 20141125-4F6EA-2147438518. Submitter: State Government Agency Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 18, 2014, sent to the company Oct 27, 2014, published by CPSC Nov 10, 2014

The product, in the report: fire extinguisher

The top (handle, hose & guage ) of my Kidde fire extinguisher blew off for no apparent reason emptying the entire contents in my pantry.

Model
Kidde Multi-purpose dry chemical ABC
Serial number
ND355030
Bought from
Home Depot
Bought
Oct 10, 1995, about then
Where
Olney, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 59, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20141018-DA0D4-2147439955. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 26, 2014, sent to the company Mar 28, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 11, 2014

The product, in the report: Kidde ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher NO. RC 533109 Model Fire Away 460 FA 460 HD-4

Early this morning at about 3:30 my wife and I were awakened by a loud explosive sound that we first thought might be a tree crashing into our home. We quickly ran out our bedroom and dashed through a large plume of what we first thought was smoke and exited the house. After assessing that the house was secure we went back upstairs to examine the damage. What we discovered was that our ABC Dry Chemical Kidde fire extinguisher had exploded and deposited its contents in the laundry room, hallway, and some of the dry chemicals into our bedroom. In addition to the mess left behind, the dry wall in the laundry room was also damaged. The unit had been securely hanging from the manufacturers provided wall mount, which was still intact.

Model
Fire Away 460 FA 460 HD-4
UPC
Unknown
Serial number
533109
Bought from
I believe Home Depot
Bought
Feb 19, 2004, about then
Where
Arnold, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 58, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20140226-D2506-2147446894. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 10, 2013, sent to the company Aug 19, 2013, published by CPSC Sep 3, 2013

The product, in the report: Fire Extinguisher

My pick up truck caught on fire on August 8,2013. I grabbed my fire extinguisher (that has never been used before) and pulled the tab and squeezed the trigger. A very small amount of chemical came out and the gauge then read empty, however it is still full. The cab of my truck went up in flames and is now totaled.

Model
H110G
UPC
n/a
Serial number
AF-997216
Bought from
Lowes
Bought
Dec 1, 2012, about then
Where
marshfield, Massachusetts: School
Who was involved
Age 24, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/21/2013) UTC Fire & Security : Kidde appreciates and considers any and all product feedback from our consumers.
Based on a review of the information provided here, Kidde does not have sufficient information to believe that the specific product concerns expressed suggest a defect that presents a substantial product hazard or unreasonable risk of serious injury or death. Based on our review of the photographs provided the cylinder of the fire extinguisher appears to have several deep gouges that may have penetrated the wall of the cylinder resulting in the cylinder losing all of its charge pressure. Kidde has no reason to believe that the cylinder was in this condition at the time of purchase. Kidde’s customer service department is in the process of contacting the consumer to arrange for the cylinder to be returned so that it can be fully examined. To the extent a full examination of the cylinder can been conducted, Kidde will provide additional comments and/or information as necessary.

CPSC report 20130810-4F8E0-2147453240. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 31, 2012, sent to the company Feb 15, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 4, 2013

The product, in the report: Fire Extinguisher

Caller is reporting his fire extinguisher, he does not have size available. Caller was cooking on November 8th, 2012 (he doesn’t remember at which temperature setting) when a small grease fire began building with flames of approx 6-12 “ high, causing caller to grab fire extinguisher to put it out. He removed the safety pin, verified the pressure indicator was green pressed on the lever but nothing came out, he kept trying for approximately a minute longer pressing on lever over and over but nothing was coming out to end the fire. Caller states that the lever used to press is soft, so when he pushes the lever it bends instead of pushing the pin. He and his wife finally got a wet towel and threw it over the fire extinguishing it.
He contacted the manufacturer in mid November who advised him to return he container to them, however he has chosen to retain the fire extinguisher until report is complete with CPSC and he has heard from our investigative or compliance officers.
There have been no injuries, but there was about $1000 worth of fire damages that could have been averted hadthis fire extinguisher worked.

Model
FA110
Bought from
Walmart
Where
Charlotte, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/19/2013) UTC Fire & Security : .Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency.
In the rare occurrence of an incident such as the one reported, we request that the customer contact Kidde directly in order to supply us with the product identified and information regarding the incident. We will then conduct a thorough examination of the product in order to identify any potential issue with the product and required corrective actions, if any.
Please contact our customer service manager, Theresa Farrell, at 919-304-8282 so we can begin this evaluation process.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will help us to continue developing high quality products.

CPSC report 20121231-7A1DB-1293265. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Aug 1, 2012, sent to the company Aug 16, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 30, 2012

The product, in the report: Fire extinguisher

Fire extinguisher exploded in our apartment.

UPC
0-47871-66031-5
Serial number
NG409602
Bought from
Gift
Where
Berkeley, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 62, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/16/2012) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
From the product information you submitted Kidde cannot identify the model and date of manufacture of the fire extinguisher referenced in your submission.
However, please be advised that Kidde has in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall of all of its 10lb dry chemical fire extinguishers manufactured with a plastic Zytel nylon valve and steel cylinder manufactured between 1991 and 2000.
The safety issue identified by Kidde was the potential for the nylon valve to spontaneously separate from the steel cylinder due to degradation of the nylon threads. A copy of the Recall Alert can be found by clicking the link located in the Recall Section of the front page of Kidde.com or on the CPSC’s website. The Recall Alert will help you identify if your extinguisher is within the scope of this fire extinguisher recall.
As part of its corrective action plan for the recall of its 10ld dry chemical fire extinguishers, Kidde maintains a dedicated recall hot line which is available Monday through Fridays 8AM to 5PM. A dedicated recall hotline assistant can also assist with determining whether your extinguisher is within the scope of this recall.
Please call Kidde’s established recall hotline at 800 631 7377 or 877 777 8170 for further assistance.
Again, we would like to thank you for your submission.

CPSC report 20120801-57F50-2147465143. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 24, 2012, sent to the company Aug 7, 2012, published by CPSC Aug 28, 2012

The product, in the report: Kidde 10 lb dry chemical fire extinguisher

Kidde 10 lb fire extinguisher dry chemical had the nylon valve separate and explode in my garage. No injuries, just a huge mess. Found out item has been recalled, and for good reason. Parts found all over garage.

Where
Grosse Ile, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 57, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/8/2012) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Please be advised that Kidde has in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall of all of its 10lb dry chemical fire extinguishers manufactured with a plastic Zytel nylon valve and steel cylinder manufactured between 1991 and 2000. The safety issue identified by Kidde was the potential for the nylon valve to spontaneously separate from the steel cylinder due to degradation of the nylon threads. A copy of the Recall Alert can be found by clicking the link located in the Recall Section of the front page of Kidde.com or on the CPSC’s website.
As part of its corrective action plan for the recall of its 10ld dry chemical fire extinguishers, Kidde maintains a dedicated recall hot line which is available Monday through Fridays 8AM to 5PM.
Please call Kidde’s established recall hotline at 800 631 7377 or 877 777 8170 for further assistance.
Again, we would like to thank you for your submission.

CPSC report 20120724-5FF74-2147465400. Submitter: Health Care Professional Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made May 11, 2012, sent to the company May 21, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 12, 2012

The product, in the report: Kidde 5 Pound ABC Fire Extingusher

I am writing this letter to advise you of a major problem with the plastic wall hanger used on your 5 pound ABC Kidde fire extinguisher. I was at a pizza store in Parsippany, NJ the other evening with my grandsons and their parents to enjoy a Friday evening dinner. One of my grandsons, a little over 2 years old, had walked away from the table followed by his mother. He went over to the entrance door, where one of your 5 pound extinguishers was hanging. When his mother reached him he put up his arms to be picked up and in doing so his little hand tapped the bottom of the fire extinguisher. At this point there was almost a real tragedy. The extinguisher fell out of the bracket, slid by the bridge of his nose and landed on his foot. You can imagine the screams, and chaos that developed after this event. Luckily, the extinguisher did not hit him flush in the head, he probably would no longer be here, as well as that it did not hit his foot with the bottom edge, his foot was hit by the side of the extinguisher. The bracket used on this extinguisher is totally inadequate. It should have a strap to make sure it stays in the rackunless needed. You should consider recalling these brackets and stop using them immediately, little children lives are at risk as well as adult toes and feet. All you have to do is bump it and it is falling.

Model
5 lb. ABC
Where
Parsippany, New Jersey: Other Public Property/Office
Who was involved
Age 2, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Other Relative
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(5/22/2012) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency.
Please be advised that all of Kidde’s fire extinguisher mounting brackets meet or exceed the industry standards for wall mounting and installation. The model referenced in your posting has been tested to 100lbs. This testing insures that all Kidde extinguishers can be safely installed and mounted.
However, Kidde please be aware that Kidde does not actually mount and install extinguishers in their end use locations. Proper installation and mounting of extinguishers is either accomplished by the owner of the premises or by a professional fire extinguisher installer and servicer. As Kidde did not actually install, mount, and inspect the extinguisher referenced in your posting, Kidde cannot speak as to whether such installation and mounting was proper, secure, and in compliance with applicable building and fire codes.
Again, we would like to thank you for your submission.

CPSC report 20120511-0D489-1248153. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Oct 19, 2011, sent to the company Oct 26, 2011, published by CPSC Nov 9, 2011

The product, in the report: Kidde Home Fire Extenguisher 110. dry chemical: Monoammonium Phosphate.

had to use Kidde ABC fire extinguisher (Kidde Home 110) on an electrical oven element fire. the dry powder did not stop the fire.
I breathed in a great deal of the “non-toxic,” dry chemical (Monoammonium Phosphate).
I have Asthma.
The breathing of the dry powder exacerbated a completely controlled, for 10 yrs asthma, into a crisis Asthma. It is the 3rd day out & I am still having problems.
Although the chemical is “non-toxic” for most people, it is toxic and can cause severe, even death situations for people with Asthma.
Had I know this I would have not used it.
Nowhere on the label or in the instructions does it indicate people with repository problems should avoid breathing this product.
Because of this, I have to use many asthma medicines, as well as oxygen, just to breathe. Breathing with this chemical in the lungs is not easy. It caused my lungs to fill with fluid along with shortness of breath and other asthmatic symptoms.
I feel the label on the product as well as on the box and in the instructions should indicate that it will be harmful if breathed by people with Asthma.
That would have saved me from going through what I am now suffering.
Also, I called Kidde to ask for instructions on how to best clean the powder. The answer I got was unsatisfactory. I was told the product is “non-toxic” and “it sounds like you have health issues not related to the product.” and goodbye.
I have HEPA filters going, trying to pull it out of the air. It is so fine that it gets airborne easily. It is on everything: the burnt stove, the floor, table, chairs, walls, papers, even got into silverware drawers and cabinets that were closed. I need help to clean this so I do not get sicker.
I would have like and expected Kidde to work with me to get an answer to the problem, instead of telling me I have a health issue and goodbye.

Model
110
Serial number
HD-642950
Bought from
unknown
Bought
Oct 1, 2001, about then
Where
Provo, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 63, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Kidde, made or sold by UTC Fire & Security
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/4/2011) UTC Fire & Security : Thank you for submitting an incident report on SaferProducts.gov.
Kidde’s mission is to help protect people and property from fire and its related hazards. We are committed to engineering and manufacturing quality products, which is why all of Kidde’s products meet or exceed the strict third-party standards set by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), an independent not-for-profit testing agency.
In response to your report please be advised that the ABC powder used in your Kidde Model 110 is comprised of two primary agents. The first is mono-ammonium-phosphate which is commonly used in animal feed. The second is ammonium sulfate which is commonly used as a yeast conditioner in bread dough. Since both agents are used in food applications, they are considered to be non toxic.
Together these agents may be mildly irritating which is why the owner’s manual indicates that the agent may cause minor skin irritation and inhaling the powder should be avoided. The ABC powder contains a rating of 1 (out of possible 4) on the Hazardous Material Information System which identifies the powder as a substance that could be “mildly” irritating or cause minor, reversible injury.
We at Kidde hope that the information provided herein with respect to the ABC powder used in our Kidde Model 110 extinguisher is helpful.

CPSC report 20111019-5D544-2147474158. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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