Household fire extinguishers recalled by Consumer Product Safety Commission

1:48 p.m., Feb. 12, 2015--Environmental Health and Safety is alerting the University community to the recall of a popular disposable household fire extinguisher, issued this week by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The product -- the Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguisher -- has been recalled because of a faulty valve component that can cause it not to discharge fully. The extinguisher is widely available at major retail outlets, and more than 4.8 million have been sold. 

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For detailed information on the extinguisher, including model numbers, and instructions on how to contact the manufacturer, visit the CPSC website. 

This recall does not affect any fire extinguishers on campus.

Additional information about fire prevention and safety on campus is available on Environmental Health and Safety's website.