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Jeff '79 11-04-2017 12:49pm

KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER RECALL - - They're Sending Me Two For Free
 
Gather 'em up kids.
Odds are yours are recalled too.
It's really easy.
Just click the recall link, enter your info, your model # , the serial #, and you'll get a confirmation page stating the new one(s) will arrive in around 2 weeks..
There are some models of smoke detectors being recalled too.

Kidde Home Safety

:explode:

Norm 11-04-2017 2:57pm

From CPSC:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Ki...Death-Reported

Y-Body 12-08-2017 3:22pm

Filed on 11/2 & got a claim number for three extinguishers. Called end of last month to inquire.

Calling the recall number (855.271.0733) got "We cannot look up claim. Call Customer Service". He did give me the phone number.
Calling Cust Serv (800.880.6788) got -- long wait -- "We can't look up claim. They should ship within 10-15 days of filing".

Today has been 24 business days. Has anyone heard anything?

WalkerInTN 12-08-2017 4:14pm

Don't know how I missed this the first time but I have one of the affected. Just filled out the claim, says it should ship within 10-15 days. We'll see. :seasix:

Jeff '79 12-08-2017 6:51pm

It's been over a month and I haven't seen mine yet :ball:

Bill 12-08-2017 9:44pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff '79 (Post 1602138)
It's been over a month and I haven't seen mine yet :ball:

Try out one of the old ones to see if it actually works. Might want to do that outside, though.

:D

Stevedore 12-08-2017 10:09pm

I submitted a claim for 4 about a week after the announcement; just received the last replacement yesterday. :seasix:

FRISKY 12-10-2017 7:08am

Just received the five KIDDE fire Extinguishers I submitted a claim on about a month ago.

Blue Demon 12-10-2017 9:41am

Thanks for the info. Two of my five were affected by the recall and they told me they should ship in 20-25 business days.

mrvette 12-10-2017 3:55pm

Wooden I no, I new I had a kiddy in the vette finally pulled it for a glance, rong handle shape and nun of the #s line up.....figgers....it has had one shot out of it over the years....but the gauge is in the red, but not gone anywhere for LONG time now, and plenty of stuff shakes around....it's white can and meant for car fires.....:dance:

Jeff '79 12-14-2017 5:29pm

I got the 1st of three today. :dance:

Jeff '79 12-15-2017 1:39pm

I wonder what happens if you don't send the bad one back with the free return label provided...:shots:

6spdC6 12-15-2017 1:49pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff '79 (Post 1603358)
I wonder what happens if you don't send the bad one back with the free return label provided...:shots:

Best bet, nothing but a couple letters/phone calls asking for it, then write it off. Cost too much to really do.

Jeff '79 12-15-2017 2:19pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spdC6 (Post 1603359)
Best bet, nothing but a couple letters/phone calls asking for it, then write it off. Cost too much to really do.

I'm thinking that , by law, they have to ask for it back, but in reality, they don't care if you send it, as they have to pay for every one that is shipped back and pay personnel to process them.

Jeff '79 12-20-2017 10:48am

Just got #2 of 3 today :dance:

Y-Body 12-20-2017 4:55pm

Nothing yet in N Georgia. It has been about 49 days since I called in the claim.

Jeff '79 12-20-2017 4:58pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Body (Post 1604339)
Nothing yet in N Georgia. It has been about 49 days since I called in the claim.

Today was the 46th day and I got #2 , so they must really be backlogged.

WalkerInTN 12-20-2017 9:01pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff '79 (Post 1604341)
Today was the 46th day and I got #2 , so they must really be backlogged.

The link Norm posted says 37.8 million units recalled, so I'd bet there is a big backlog. :yesnod:

Still can't beat free though, my affected extinguisher is over 20 years old. :leaving:

WalkerInTN 01-01-2018 11:40am

Forgot to post, but I got my new extinguisher on Saturday. :cert:

WalkerInTN 01-19-2018 7:34pm

Another update. I filled out a new form for my sister's recalled extinguisher last Friday (1-12-18) & got it's replacement today. One week turnaround. :seasix:


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