I saw this posted at SOH yesterday, and think it is urgent enough to be a sticky here!

http://wildfiretoday.com/2017/11/02/37-million-fire-extinguishers-may-not-work-kidde-issues-recall/

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and#

Kidde recalls 37 million fire extinguishers, so you might want to check yours. You don't want to discover your fire extinguishers among those that fail during a fire!

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Consumer Contact:

Kidde 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 www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

 

Thanks for this. It is very important.

My new replacement just arrived. All metal handle. 

Still waiting...