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One of the common teaching points at fire extinguisher training that
I've had in two different locations (Iowa and Wisconsin) is that home
fire extinguishers should be purchased through a fire protection
products retailer rather than big box and hardware stores. The
dispensing mechanism is metal, not plastic, in the refillable
extinguishers from the special retailers. They should also provide the
refill service and a maintenance check to see if all the parts are
working correctly. That can't be done with the extinguishers purchased
through hardware outlets. Those are throwaways.

I've never wanted the feeling of grabbing an extinguisher and it
breaking apart in my hands. The refillable extinguishers cost almost
twice that of the plastic, but fire protection is not something that
stands up to going cheap.

Also, I'll take this opportunity to advocate that all chemistry
departments and industrial labs find the resources to train staff (and
if possible, students) in handling a fire extinguisher. There's no
substitute for facing a real fire (under instructional conditions) to
discover your fears and appreciate the power of a small extinguisher.
Sometimes you just can't wait for the fire department.

Rick
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Richard Clark
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On Fri, Nov 3, 2017, at 02:12 AM, Ralph Stuart wrote:
> Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to
> Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported
>
> https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Kidde-Recalls-Fire-Extinguishers-with-Plastic%20Handles-Due-to-Failure-to-Discharge-and-Nozzle-Detachment-One-Death-Reported
>
> Recall Date: November 2, 2017
> Recall Number: 18-022
>
> Recall Summary
>
> Name of Product:
> Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles
>
> Hazard: The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive
> force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In
> addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact
> hazard.
>
> Remedy: Replace
> Consumers should immediately contact Kidde to request a free replacement
> fire extinguisher and for instructions on returning the recalled unit, as
> it may not work properly in a fire emergency.
>
> Consumer Contact:
> Kidde toll-free at 855-271-0773 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday
> through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or online at
> www.kidde.com and click on ‰??Product Safety Recall‰?? for more information.
>
> Pictures available here:
> https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Kidde-Recalls-Fire-Extinguishers-with-Plastic%20Handles-Due-to-Failure-to-Discharge-and-Nozzle-Detachment-One-Death-Reported
>
> Recall Details
>
> Units:
> About 37.8 million (in addition, 2.7 million in Canada)
>
> Description:
> This recall involves two styles of Kidde fire extinguishers: plastic
> handle fire extinguishers and push-button Indicator fire extinguishers.
>
> Plastic handle fire extinguishers: The recall involves 134 models of
> Kidde fire extinguishers manufactured between January 1, 1973 and August
> 15, 2017, including models that were previously recalled in March 2009
> and February 2015. The extinguishers were sold in red, white and silver,
> and are either ABC- or BC-rated. The model number is printed on the fire
> extinguisher label. For units produced in 2007 and beyond, the date of
> manufacture is a 10-digit date code printed on the side of the cylinder,
> near the bottom. Digits five through nine represent the day and year of
> manufacture in DDDYY format. Date codes for recalled models manufactured
> from January 2, 2012 through August 15, 2017 are 00212 through 22717.
> For units produced before 2007, a date code is not printed on the fire
> extinguisher.
>
> Plastic-handle models produced between January 1, 1973 and October 25,
> 2015
> 2A40BC
> Gillette TPS-1 1A10BC
> Sams SM 340
> 6 RAP
> Home 10BC
> Sanford 1A10BC
> 6 TAP
> Home 1A10BC
> Sanford 2A40BC
> Ademco 720 1A10BC
> Home 2A40BC
> Sanford TPS-1 1A10BC
> Ademco 722 2A40BC
> Home H-10 10BC
> Sanford TPS-1 2A40BC
> ADT 3A40BC
> Home H-110 1A10BC
> Sears 2RPS 5BC
> All Purpose 2A40BC
> Home H-240 2A-40BC
> Sears 58033 10BC
> Bicentenial RPS-2 10BC
> Honeywell 1A10BC
> Sears 58043 1A10BC
> Bicentenial TPS-2 1A-10BC
> Honeywell TPS-1 1A10BC
> Sears 5805 2A40BC
> Costco 340
> J.L. 2A40BC
> Sears 958034
> FA 340HD
> J.L. TPS-1 2A40BC
> Sears 958044
> FA240HD
> Kadet 2RPS-1 5BC
> Sears 958054
> FC 340Z
> Kidde 10BC
> Sears 958075
> FC Super
> Kidde 1A10BC
> Sears RPS-1 10BC
> FC210R-C8S
> Kidde 2A40BC
> Sears TPS-1 1A10BC
> Fire Away 10BC Spanish
> Kidde 40BC
> Sears TPS-1 2A40BC
> Fire Away 1A10BC Spanish
> Kidde RPS-1 10BC
> Traveler 10BC
> Fire Away 2A40BC Spanish
> Kidde RPS-1 40BC
> Traveler 1A10BC
> Fireaway 10 (F-10)
> Kidde TPS-1 1A10BC
> Traveler 2A40BC
> Fireaway 10BC
> Kidde TPS-1 2A40BC
> Traveler T-10 10BC
> Fireaway 110 (F-110)
> KX 2-1/2 TCZ
> Traveler T-110 1A10BC
> Fireaway 1A10BC
> Mariner 10BC
> Traveler T-240 2A40BC
> Fireaway 240 (F-240)
> Mariner 1A10BC
> Volunteer 1A10BC
> Fireaway 2A40BC
> Mariner 2A40BC
> Volunteer TPS-V 1A10BC
> Force 9 2A40BC
> Mariner M-10 10BC
> XL 2.5 TCZ
> FS 340Z
> Mariner M-110 1A10BC
> XL 2.5 TCZ-3
> Fuller 420 1A10BC
> Mariner M-240 2A40BC
> XL 2.5 TCZ-4
> Fuller Brush 420 1A10BC
> Master Protection 2A40BC
> XL 2.75 RZ
> FX210
> Montgomery Ward 10BC
> XL 2.75 RZ-3
> FX210R
> Montgomery Ward 1A-10BC
> XL 2-3/4 RZ
> FX210W
> Montgomery Ward 8627 1A10BC
> XL 340HD
> FX340GW
> Montgomery Ward 8637 10BC
> XL 4 TXZ
> FX340GW-2
> Quell 10BC
> XL 5 PK
> FX340H
> Quell 1A10BC
> XL 5 TCZ
> FX340SC
> Quell RPS-1 10BC
> XL 5 TCZ-1
> FX340SC-2
> Quell TPS-1 1A10BC
> XL5 MR
> Gillette 1A10BC
> Quell ZRPS 5BC
> XL 6 RZ
>
>
> Plastic-handle models with date codes between January 2, 2012 and August
> 15, 2017
> AUTO FX5 II-1
> FC5
> M10G
> FA10G
> FS10
> M10GM
> FA10T
> FS110
> M110G
> FA110G
> FS5
> M110GM
> FA5-1
> FX10K
> M5G
> FA5G
> FX5 II
> M5GM
> FC10
> H110G
> RESSP
> FC110
> H5G
>
> Push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers: The recall involves eight
> models of Kidde Pindicator fire extinguishers manufactured between August
> 11, 1995 and September 22, 2017. The no-gauge push-button extinguishers
> were sold in red and white, and with a red or black nozzle. These models
> were sold primarily for kitchen and personal watercraft applications.
>
> Push Button Pindicator Models manufactured between August 11, 1995 and
> September 22, 2017
> KK2
> M5PM
> 100D
> AUTO 5FX
> 210D
> AUTO 5FX-1
> M5P
> FF 210D-1
>
>
> Incidents/Injuries:
> The firm is aware of a 2014 death involving a car fire following a crash.
> Emergency responders could not get the recalled Kidde fire extinguishers
> to work. There have been approximately 391 reports of failed or limited
> activation or nozzle detachment, including the fatality, approximately 16
> injuries, including smoke inhalation and minor burns, and approximately
> 91 reports of property damage.
>
> Sold At:
> Menards, Montgomery Ward, Sears, The Home Depot, Walmart and other
> department, home and hardware stores nationwide, and online at
> Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com and other online retailers for between $12 and
> $50 and for about $200 for model XL 5MR. These fire extinguishers were
> also sold with commercial trucks, recreational vehicles, personal
> watercraft and boats.
>
> Importer(s):
> Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
>
> Manufactured In:
> United States and Mexico
>
> Manufactured In:
> Colombia
>
> ********************************************************
>
> The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in
> receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to
> a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product.
> Please tell us about your experience with the product on
> SaferProducts.gov.
>
> Media Contact
> Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.
> Phone: (301) 504-7908
> Spanish: (301) 504-7800
>
> CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
> Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
> 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
> Times: 8 a.m. ‰?? 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
> Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report
> unsafe products.
> -----------------------------
>
> This message is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
> (https://www.cpsc.gov),
> an independent federal regulatory agency, located at 4330 East West
> Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
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