On 11/2/2017 7:41 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On 2 Nov 2017 21:01:41 GMT, notbob wrote:
>
>> I've got half a dozen! Two r' three in kitchen!!
>>
>> Good way to get 'em all recharged fer free.
>>
>> <https://wtop.com/recalls/2017/11/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-dont-extinguish-fires/>
>>
>> ....or jes gobble fer 'kidde recall'.
>
> It only took them 42 years to finally stop producing the defective
> fire extinguishers and another 2 years to announce the recall.
>
> Still plenty of Kiddie fire extinguishers available at Walmart - get
> them while you can!
>
> -sw
>

They may not have been defective 42 years ago. Some materials will
deteriorate over time, exposure to UV or other chemicals. After about
15 years they should be replaced or at least have a new backup available.