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Mcneilus Truck - Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge
Official notice
14 Sept 2015
Last checked
14 Sept 2015
An official NHTSA notice concerns Mcneilus Truck - Kidde handheld fire extinguisher may not discharge. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury. Published 2015-09-14.
What to do now
Mcneilus will notify owners, and advise them to follow the provided instructions from kidde to inspect their fire extinguishers. Kidde will replace the fire extinguishers as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on october 19, 2015. Owners may contact mcneilus customer service at 1-888-686-7278. Mcneilus' number for this recall is kidde: CPSC 15-079.
Units affected
6,745
Recall number
Kidde: CPSC 15-079
Official notice
2015-09-14
The hazard
The hazard
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
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Brand: Mcneilus Truck. Contact: McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc..
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