OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
97E041000
Unknown Or Other
Reported Dec 15, 1997 · W. KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FULL SECURITY AND FIRE CONTROL CLASS 8 SUPER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. THE HANDLE DOES NOT ENGAGE THE VALVE STEM AND CAN PUNCTURE THE SEAL OF THE EXTINGUISHER, ALLOWING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO DISCHARGE ITS CONTENTS.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THE EXTINGUISHER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WORK PROPERLY.
Remedy
THESE EXTINGUISHERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT EXTINGUISHER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIDDE AT 1-888-543-3346, EXT. 333. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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