On 11/2/2017 9:33 PM, Sqwertz wrote:

> I would think they would have expiration dates on them and not be
> guaranteed past 10-15 years or so. I wouldn't expect a 20 year old
> fire extinguisher to work. I'm surprised they even bother including
> anything over 15 years old in the recall, let alone offering
> replacements for them.

I thing the warranty is 12 years. I'd toss anything 20 years old or at
least have a new one for backup. In addition to the kitchen, I have two
units expired from work because of age and OSHA regulations but could be
handy at home.
>
> (*) I think you were in the plastics business, right? What is the
> plastic that they used 20-30 years ago that just starts to smell
> terrible as it breaks down? I had a set of screwdrivers handles made
> from that shit (stunk up my toolbox) and my friend had an old car
> who's steering wheel was made from it (stunk up the whole car!)
>
> -sw
>

They used a soy based plastic that would decay after some years. Soy is
coming back to make plastics more environmental friendly.