[Capri25] Fire Extinguishers Recall

[Joy Foster]

I received the following from a co-worker and wanted to share across WYC.
Thanks, Joy



*URGENT USCG MARINE SAFETY ALERT*

Walter Kidde has issued a recall of 134 different models of Kidde brand
fire extinguishers manufactured between January 1, 1973 and August 15,
2017, including models that were previously recalled in March 2009 and
February 2015. The extinguishers were sold in red, white and silver
cylinder colors and are rated as either ABC or BC.  The extinguishers were
sold  nationwide online and at  brick and mortar outlets.

The hazards associated with the recalled fire extinguishers are that they
can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to
activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with
enough force to pose an impact hazard.

All persons owning fire extinguishers are urged to read Coast Guard Marine
Safety Alert 12-17 at:


http://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/CG-5PC/INV/Alerts/1217.pdf
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11425082&msgid=136037&act=N7LY&c=1449813&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dco.uscg.mil%2FPortals%2F9%2FDCO%2520Documents%2F5p%2FCG-5PC%2FINV%2FAlerts%2F1217.pdf>


for additional information on the recall and how to obtain a *free *
replacement.

All are also encouraged to check the fire extinguishers aboard your
vessels, and in your vehicles and homes to determine whether they are
subject to this recall.

Additional information is available on the Consumer Product Safety
Commission website at:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and#.Wfr3FggcNkQ
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11425082&msgid=136037&act=N7LY&c=1449813&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpsc.gov%2FRecalls%2F2017%2Fkidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and%23.Wfr3FggcNkQ>


-- 
Joy Foster, CPSM, C.P.M.
612-239-7404 (mobile)
joyfost at gmail.com
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