W. Kidde Portable Equipment | NHTSA Recall #97E041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97E041000 by W. Kidde Portable Equipment. Includes 6,423 affected units, KIDDE/FIRE EXTINGUISHER, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

These extinguishers will be replaced free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97E041000

Manufacturer: W. Kidde Portable Equipment

Report Received Date: 1997-12-15T00:00:00

Subject: Kidde/fire extinguisher

Component: Unknown Or Other

Potentially Affected Units: 6,423

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect 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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-igh6~ishg-ppfn

NHTSA ID: 97E041000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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