On November 2, 2017, The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of 37.8 million residential and commercial Kidde fire extinguishers; as they can become clogged or fail to activate during a fire emergency.

This recall does not affect any fire extinguishers provided by Weill Cornell Medicine; but it may impact an extinguisher found in your own home, apartment, vehicle, or boat. Please visit the CPSC website to read the recall notice in full; as well as to determine whether it affects your fire extinguisher and how to obtain a replacement.