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Technical Corner MAINTENANCE, PARTS, TIPS, INNOVATIONS AND MOREKidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle DetachmentInformation Reprinted from the Kidde website | inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284US/SummaryThe November 2, 2017 product recall involves two styles of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers:• Plastic handle fire extinguishers• Plastic push-button fire extinguishersThis recall does not include Kidde Professional or Badger branded fire extinguishers. Units with metal handles/valve assemblies are not included in the recall.The recall involves 134 models of Kidde fire extinguishers manufactured between January 1, 1973 and August 15, 2017, including some models that were previously recalled in March 2009 and in February 2015. The extinguishers were sold in red, white and silver, and are either ABC- or BC-rated. The model number is printed on the fire extinguisher label. For units produced in 2007 and beyond, the date of manufacture is a 10-digit date code printed on the side of the cylinder, near the bottom. Digitsfive through nine represent the day and year of manufacture in DDDYY format. Date codes for recalled models manufactured from January 2, 2012 through August 15, 2017 are 00212 through 22717. For units produced before 2007, a date code is not printed on the fire extinguisher.Affected Model NumbersAffected model numbers are listed online at inmarmarketaction.com/ kidde/Kidde284US/. If you do not have access to the internet, call 612- 501-4600 and GMCMI will check if your number is in the recall.RemedyConsumers should immediately contact Kidde to request a free replacement fire extinguisher and for instructions on returning the recalled unit, as it may not work properly in a fire emergency.Recall number: 18-022Note: This recall includes fire extinguisher models that were previously recalled in March 2009 and February 2015. Kidde branded fire extinguishers included in these previously announced recalls should also be replaced.Consumer ContactKidde toll-free at 855-271-0773 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or online at kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.For more information on the Kidde recall, go to: inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284US/photos courtesy of inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284USFALL 2017 GMC MOTORHOMES INTERNATIONAL 17