Recall alert: Kidde fire extinguishers deemed faulty

This is a copy of a press release issued by the Cortland County Health Department:

On November 2, Kidde announced a recall on their fire extinguishers with plastic handles due to failure to discharge and nozzle detachment. Kidde is recommending that these fire extinguishers need replacement.

Consumers should contact Kidde through their toll-free number at 855-271- 0773 from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Participants of the Healthy Neighborhoods Program may have received one of these recalled fire extinguishers. We encourage everyone to look at their fire extinguishers and make sure they are not part of the recall.

For more information, contact Nicole Anjeski with the Cortland County Health Department at 607-428- 5410.