Woofer01 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 TAKE NOTICE!! This is a NATIONWIDE RECALL of 37 Million Fire Extinguishers made by Kidde I am having all 6 of my home Fire Extinguishers recalled and replaced by Kidde This includes the White Type B C Fire Extinguisher in my Winnebago. Replacements take 15 working days! See details on link below http://www.wcvb.com/article/378-million-fire-extinguishers-recalled/13139866 Retired USAF (25 Yrs) 2003 Winnebago Brave 34D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie79-82a Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Thanks for the information. My new extinguisher should arrive in 15-20 business days according to the Kidde website. 2019 Jayco 5th Wheel 28.5RSTS 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Aggie79-82a said: My new extinguisher should arrive in 15-20 business days according to the Kidde website. I got the same response!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Thank you very much for posting this recall . We'll be acting on it immediately . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thank you very much, Woofer01. Just sent my info in. Can you imagine the logistics of this recall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 I guess I need to find a place to land for a month or more, so I can order them. Thanks for the link. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandkim Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 I have 2 on the way. Same time frame. RV 2014 Bass boat 2004 Retired USN Engineer 2020 Ram 2500 Bighorn 6.7 Diesel 2014 Crossroads Zinger 27RL (Traded) 2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_Fan44 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 I was hoping mine was on the list, but it's a First Alert. Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 17 hours ago, chirakawa said: I was hoping mine was on the list, but it's a First Alert. Same here for RV, house, and vehicles. All are First Alert. This is still great info and the word needs to be spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Speaking from a past life as an Indiana licensed Master Firefighter specializing in fire safety and arson investigation, ALL dry chemical extinguishers must be inverted and shaken and/or hit against a tire to loosen the dry powder, because it gets shaken down/compacted from not being moved daily and often will not work as designed otherwise. This was taught in fire schools since the early '70'''s. This recall should apply to ALL portable dry chemical extinguishers IMO. I'll be phoning in my extinguisher model numbers Monday, thanks for the heads-up. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 10 hours ago, Ray,IN said: Speaking from a past life as an Indiana licensed Master Firefighter specializing in fire safety and arson investigation, ALL dry chemical extinguishers must be inverted and shaken and/or hit against a tire to loosen the dry powder, because it gets shaken down/compacted from not being moved daily and often will not work as designed otherwise. This was taught in fire schools since the early '70'''s. This recall should apply to ALL portable dry chemical extinguishers IMO. I'll be phoning in my extinguisher model numbers Monday, thanks for the heads-up. Very good advice , Ray . Thank You . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Yokum Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 On 11/4/2017 at 7:47 PM, Ray,IN said: Speaking from a past life as an Indiana licensed Master Firefighter specializing in fire safety and arson investigation, ALL dry chemical extinguishers must be inverted and shaken and/or hit against a tire to loosen the dry powder, because it gets shaken down/compacted from not being moved daily and often will not work as designed otherwise. This was taught in fire schools since the early '70'''s. This recall should apply to ALL portable dry chemical extinguishers IMO. I'll be phoning in my extinguisher model numbers Monday, thanks for the heads-up. Nothing to do with clogging or damp powder.... Also "speaking from the past" - depending on the governing body, extinguishers located in *businesses* (or other occupancies where mandated) are required to be serviced annually. Many of the servicing agencies would NOT service extinguishers with plastic parts (handle, nozzle, etc.) due to safety concerns when re-pressurizing. You (usually) won't find the *small* portable dry chem extinguishers on fire apparatus, usually they are the large Ansul type. However, due to the above, you won't find extinguishers (with plastic parts) mounted on the walls in fire stations. It's not difficult to find 2A 10 BC portable extinguishers with metal head, nozzles, and handles at reasonable retail prices. And yes - for home (or RV) use you should be checking the gauge to be sure it's charged and periodically inverting and tapping the bottom to insure the powder doesn't "pack down". When you think it's time for a new one - it's time for a "fire drill' with the old one! Take it outside and discharge it - see how it works and how to use it. BTW - information at seminars and/or equipment by/from "Mac The Fire Guy" is excellent. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 I went to Mac's site and the "store" was down. I emailed him from his site but never heard back. How can I reach him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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