Popular Post VaPatentman Posted November 3, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) 5 out of our 9 fire extinguishers (yes I am excessive compulsive) in the house, garage and cars are on the recall. Luckily the others are 5 and 10 pounders with metal fittings. The Mrs. Is not overwhelmed with 10-pounder sitting in the kitchen while the 5 are out of service, until we get the replacements. The attachment is the listing of the recalled units. US_Plastic+Handle+Product+ID+Guide.pdfUS_Plastic+Handle+Product+ID+Guide.pdf Here's the link, click on recall. Really a simple task to get a replacement. http://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/ You can never have too many fire extinguishers or first aid kits! Edited November 3, 2017 by VaPatentman 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 We were called by our supervisor on the company radio yesterday,telling us to check our extinguishers on all our equipment. Thanks for posting VaPatentman. Al 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-384229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thanks! 1 out of 5 is bad here. Replacement procedure is easy. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-384248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Thank you very much for the information. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-384336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Everyone should do themselves a favor and never, ever buy a fire extinguisher with a plastic head and valve assembly. Spend a few extra bucks and go metal. Amerex is a good choice. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-384350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezrider Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 i don't think i have a single fire extinguisher that has a plastic Handel. ill certainly take a look though when i get home Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-384515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Has anyone received their replacement? 10-15 business days has gone by for me and the mailbox is still empty. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-387242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 7 hours ago, j hancock said: Has anyone received their replacement? 10-15 business days has gone by for me and the mailbox is still empty. My dads still waiting too, About 20 days for him. I just checked mine Sunday and only 1 was affected. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-387256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaPatentman Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 12 hours ago, j hancock said: Has anyone received their replacement? 10-15 business days has gone by for me and the mailbox is still empty. Jim, I have received 2 of the 5 under recall they came via FedEx Ground on 2 different days. My FedEx Ground experiences haven’t been great. In my area, FedEx ground = a deadbeat that has an old worn out truck that can’t back up your drive and uses your yard instead, then leaves your package at the foot of the steps on a rainy day Tried to use “MISHANDLED” as my user name on FedEx Website to track packages and was informed it had already been taken. Go figure. Kidde sends a label with the replacement for you to package and return defective item. FedEx Ground will come pick it up, I asked for a receipt and the driver said they don’t give them out. So my only proof of sending them back were the photos I took of them on his truck.----GOOD-LUCK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-387266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 OK. Thanks folks. Hmmmm...... FedEx Ground. I better go check the shrubs near the steps. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-387267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Hmm, I just saw this post. I have a few of these around, guess I need to check the numbers. Luckily we have UPS and FedEx at work so I don't have to check my front yard for wet/snowy boxes...... Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-387290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) On 11/4/2017 at 8:17 PM, 1958 F.W.D. said: Everyone should do themselves a favor and never, ever buy a fire extinguisher with a plastic head and valve assembly. Spend a few extra bucks and go metal. Amerex is a good choice. I just went to their website. Ok, someone explain this to me?? http://amerex-fire.com/products/camo-units/ "CAMO" fire extinguishers?? Really? You want something like this in "camo"? Geezus what is the world coming to? I can see it now........ Yardo: "Sir why didn't you use a fire extinguisher?" Home owner: "well, I know I had them, but couldn't fit it" Yardo: "You couldn't find it? Why not?" Homeowner: "Well sir, I got the "camo" version because I'm a redneck and thought it was cool, but I guess since it blended in with everything I couldn't find it when I really needed it". Yardo: shakes head This is as bad as the camo tools I've seen, camo flashlights, etc. WTF? I guess if you don't work OUTSIDE then a dark green ddrill might be easy to find. But come the day you are working in the yard and need to find it after you lay it down in the freak'n grass!!! SMH. Sorry, rant over............. Edited December 12, 2017 by Freightrain 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-387291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Hunting deer with a fire extinguisher....? Foam them out! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-387294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Quote his is as bad as the camo tools I've seen, camo flashlights, etc. WTF? I guess if you don't work OUTSIDE then a dark green ddrill might be easy to find. But come the day you are working in the yard and need to find it after you lay it down in the freak'n grass!!! I seem to remember that NFPA 10 requires them to be readily identifiable. I wonder how they become rated? 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-387339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I got my replacement and FedEx picked up my return today. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 11/4/2017 at 8:17 PM, 1958 F.W.D. said: Everyone should do themselves a favor and never, ever buy a fire extinguisher with a plastic head and valve assembly. Spend a few extra bucks and go metal. Amerex is a good choice. So, what do you think of this unit? I have scoopable cat litter too. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) That is an Ansul cartridge-type extinguisher, it is actually a very good unit to have. I have a 20-pounder filled with Purple K in my garage. Edited January 2, 2018 by 1958 F.W.D. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Well, I checked the extinguisher in the kitchen and it doesn't seem to match the recall. Haven't dug into the truck or race car yet to see if they might. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 16 hours ago, other dog said: So, what do you think of this unit? I have scoopable cat litter too. Yep, that's an industrial type extinguisher, came out of the Du Pont plant in Waynesboro, Va. I used it on the shed fire but it was just too much fire. It was old then, but it worked great. I remember it costing a small fortune to have it refilled too. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 15 hours ago, 1958 F.W.D. said: That is an Ansul cartridge-type extinguisher, it is actually a very good unit to have. I have a 20-pounder filled with Purple K in my garage. So, what do you think of scoopable cat litter? Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayhair Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 On 11/2/2017 at 10:16 PM, VaPatentman said: 5 out of our 9 fire extinguishers (yes I am excessive compulsive) in the house, garage and cars are on the recall. Luckily the others are 5 and 10 pounders with metal fittings. The Mrs. Is not overwhelmed with 10-pounder sitting in the kitchen while the 5 are out of service, until we get the replacements. The attachment is the listing of the recalled units. US_Plastic+Handle+Product+ID+Guide.pdfUS_Plastic+Handle+Product+ID+Guide.pdf Here's the link, click on recall. Really a simple task to get a replacement. http://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/ You can never have too many fire extinguishers or first aid kits! Thanks for the info!!! We have 2 of them so I started the online process to get the replacements... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, other dog said: So, what do you think of scoopable cat litter? You would have to ask my slaves, named "Large" and "Medium", who are charged with keeping the litter box in acceptable condition. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, other dog said: Yep, that's an industrial type extinguisher, came out of the Du Pont plant in Waynesboro, Va. I used it on the shed fire but it was just too much fire. It was old then, but it worked great. I remember it costing a small fortune to have it refilled too. If it was older they probably had to do a hydrostatic test (pressure test) of the cylinder before they could refill it. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 On 12/12/2017 at 12:43 PM, Freightrain said: I just went to their website. Ok, someone explain this to me?? http://amerex-fire.com/products/camo-units/ "CAMO" fire extinguishers?? Really? You want something like this in "camo"? Geezus what is the world coming to? I can see it now........ Yardo: "Sir why didn't you use a fire extinguisher?" Home owner: "well, I know I had them, but couldn't fit it" Yardo: "You couldn't find it? Why not?" Homeowner: "Well sir, I got the "camo" version because I'm a redneck and thought it was cool, but I guess since it blended in with everything I couldn't find it when I really needed it". Yardo: shakes head This is as bad as the camo tools I've seen, camo flashlights, etc. WTF? I guess if you don't work OUTSIDE then a dark green ddrill might be easy to find. But come the day you are working in the yard and need to find it after you lay it down in the freak'n grass!!! SMH. Sorry, rant over............. The safety manager at work wears a .... camo - high visibility vest. That wins the prize for the greatest oxymoron ever. http://www.safetyshirtz.com/safetyshirtz-ss360-backwoods-camo-safety-vest-class-2/?utm_medium=googleshopping&utm_source=bc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhJHplqC82AIVE7nACh3mtgciEAYYBCABEgJS4fD_BwE 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 saw these on craigslist if anyone's interested. Not mine just thought they where neat. https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/tls/d/fire-extinguisher-lamps/6411430364.html Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51584-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/#findComment-388928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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