I checked mine RECALL

Also ALL those tiny fire extinguishers that come with the RV settle and when it comes time to use them they don't work.I was at a rally where the Fire Department put on an educational seminar and said that numerous RV fires that were a total loss could have been prevented "IF" those fire extinguishers worked or a residential size extinguisher had been on board.They said almost all the fire extinguishers in new RV's have already settled before being bought by the consumer.Their recommendation was to routinely shake these fire extinguishers regularly to keep them from settling.ORBetter yet buy an adult size extinguisher to replace the small ones that come from the RV factory which in actuality are not big enough to put even a small fire.I tried mine at that Fire Department seminar and sure enough it didn't work. :(Went out the next day and bought 2 big residential size extinguishers. One sits up front by the kitchen and the other in the back bedroom.That Fire Department RV seminar was a REAL eye opener for me.

Mine didn't settle. I used it as a precaution after a suspension failure had my tire rubbing on the wood box of the trailer. The wood was smoking really good, but luckily no flame had caught. It unsnapped from it's little holder by the door. I pulled the pin and hosed the wheel well and tire down just fine. Didn't have to shake it or bang on it.Replaced it with another dry powder extinguisher. Also have a larger steel CO2 type in the truck's tool box.

I had heard about this recall but your post prompted me to check to see if mine is on the list (it is) and make a claim. Thanks! :B

All 8 of mine are on the recall. This will be fun. I'm sure.Thanks for posting this, IAMICHABOD.

RV's weigh enough without the addition of an 'adult sized' fire extinguisher.I have a few 'adult' sized ones in my shop that are maintained by a local fire prevention company and they weigh around 50 pounds each.I'm not about to tote one (or more) around in my unit. Besides, it's insured against loss by fire.

Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall Do you have one in your RV?

Pirate1
Explorer
Nov 04, 2017
pnichols wrote:
Well ..... I have to ask since no one has mentioned it: Do the fire extinguishers that Kiddie sends out as replacements now have steel handles? I sure hope so .... I don't trust anything but metal in applications like this!!
NO. Called in a few days ago and received 1 of 6 replacements today. It has the same old cheap plastic handle. I need to check the dates but it is the same model as a recall one.

CORRECTION: The replacement is indeed metal vs. plastic. That's all I'm saying.
pnichols
Explorer II
Nov 04, 2017
Well ..... I have to ask since no one has mentioned it: Do the fire extinguishers that Kiddie sends out as replacements now have steel handles? I sure hope so .... I don't trust anything but metal in applications like this!!
Gdetrailer
Explorer III
Nov 04, 2017
Cummins12V98 wrote:
When extinguishers tag is outdated guess what they do to the extinguisher "IF" the gauge is in the green? They turn it upside down tap it with a rubber mallet and add a new tag. Bingo!

Umm.. NO. Not "always" the case.

Good quality vendors have a complete MOBILE BOX TRUCK in which they will discharge, remove valve assembly, rebuild the valve assembly then refill.

They will also check the dates and if the date is too old they will send the unit out to a outside shop which can hydro test the unit and re-certify for use.

My DW works in a refinery so she does know a few things about this since she also pays the bills for the vendor along with the fact that she has to participate in safety drills and such ..

Even got a great deal on a 10 lb new reload-able extinguisher :B we should have bought a few more at the price she got since her Company has never made that offer again :M

We can even take our unit back to her Company to have it recertified and reloaded when needed and when the vendor comes in to check the plants units.

My company, I can tell you this, all extinguishers that are found out of date ARE REMOVED from the plant and LOANER UNITS are used as temporary replacements until the vendor returns a couple of weeks later. I highly doubt they are simply tapping the units with a rubber hammer and retagging..

I would suspect any good quality extinguisher service company would NEVER be willing to RISK their business on shady practices as you have implied they do.
westend
Explorer
Nov 04, 2017
Thanks for posting this, IAMICHABOD.
That recall timeline is 42 years. Yikes!
Puddles
Explorer
Nov 04, 2017
So, one in our RV and one on the garage wall are on the recall list.. walking thru a Menards today and notice the same looking extinguisher on the shelf for sale. Opened the box... same model #'s as the ones I just filled out the recall form for. ??? Guess it's a BUYER BEWARE deal.. :(
nineoaks2004
Explorer
Nov 04, 2017
Checked mine but luckily it is a First Alert B/ C type.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Nov 03, 2017
When extinguishers tag is outdated guess what they do to the extinguisher "IF" the gauge is in the green? They turn it upside down tap it with a rubber mallet and add a new tag. Bingo!
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Nov 03, 2017
SidecarFlip wrote:
RV's weigh enough without the addition of an 'adult sized' fire extinguisher.

I have a few 'adult' sized ones in my shop that are maintained by a local fire prevention company and they weigh around 50 pounds each.

I'm not about to tote one (or more) around in my unit. Besides, it's insured against loss by fire.

Sorry a 50# extinguisher is NOT needed and I highly doubt yours weigh anywhere that much.

This is more than enough for home or RV use! I used this in every commercial Medical or Dental clinic I built. 9.5# I think is NOT too much to add to a RV!!!

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lj2654
Explorer
Nov 03, 2017
Well, I tried the web site and its not letting me do anything. I called and the girl started my recall paperwork, then told me the system was down....
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Nov 03, 2017
I have 4 extinguishers in my RV
Two are "All Fire" types from Mac-The-Fire-Guy
One is the king where i need to check it when I have internet in the RV
and the 4th is 25 pounds. lives behind the driver's seat.

I'd be grabbing either the big powder bottle or the foam cans if there was a fire. I'd be ignoring the little job.