W. KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by W. KIDDE PORTABLE EQUIPMENT in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

December 15, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KIDDE/FIRE EXTINGUISHER

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.

NHTSA ID: 97E041000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6,423

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, THE EXTINGUISHER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WORK PROPERLY.

Corrective Action:

THESE EXTINGUISHERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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