Likely you've heard of the massive recall for 134 models, sold under a variety of names. Here's a link to check. We have five I had to check out and it appears none were in the recall.

Link to check: https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/

 

The recall is for extinguishers with plastic handles only. I have two, but they both have metal handles.

 

All three of ours are on the recall list. I have registered with them and the new one should be here in a few weeks.

 

^ How do you dispose of the old ones? Just wondering.

 

They are suppose to include instructions as to what to do. They may make good target practice.

 

Thanks for the heads up. I have at least three to check at home.

 

Yes, thanks, Dave. Who knows. You may have saved someone here a lot of grief.

Checked mine. All First Alert, which is not on the list. Worth checking for sure, though.

 

Thanks, for this post. I checked mine... they are all First Alert. But, it's good to recheck the gauges and refresh the noodle, where they are located.

 

Thanks Dave. When I first checked they only had a bare-bones description of the units that were being recalled posted on their web site. The list I found from the site you posted is far more specific. I have at least 9 extinguishers to check....

 

I got the replacement for my 5 pound extinguisher today. I nice metal handled one. It also came with instructions and a label to ship, via FEDEX, the old one back. I wonder how long before my smaller ones will be replaced. My guess is soon as they don't want the liability if one doesn't work or malfunctions.