How dangerous is the problem identified in the Recall Alert to the consuming public?
The problem of spontaneous valve separation is dangerous as the fire extinguishers which are subject to the Recall Alert are under 195 lb. of pressure. However, to date there have been no consumer injuries related to this spontaneous valve separation issue. The safety risk has been to fire equipment service personnel who have experienced the valve separation problem during service of the unit. This service requires that the servicing personnel work closely with the unit under recharge pressures. Consumers should be very careful to keep all units which have been identified to be within the scope of the Recall Alert away from their eyes and face. These units should be removed to low foot traffic areas of the home (garage, basement, etc.) until Kidde can have a professional Fire Equipment Distributor remove the unit.
