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 lebitch Member Since: 5/05/2008 Location: Florida |
ReplyMsg Posted: 2:50 PM 7/29/2009 ( msg #5929 ) Msg Subject: Online vessel safety check
Jump on the website below and take the online safety check, I was missing one thing... |
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lebitch Member Since: 5/05/2008 Location: Florida |
ReplyMsg Posted: 2:55 PM 7/29/2009 ( msg #5930 is a reply to msg #5929 ) Msg Subject: RE: Online vessel safety check
News from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to OperateWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers Units: About 167,000 Distributor: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. Hazard: The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E-340-3 and with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. “Kidde” and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher. The manufacture year is on the bottom of the extinguisher. If your extinguisher is one of the listed model numbers and is marked with the year 07 or 08, contact Kidde to determine if you have a recalled extinguisher. Sold at: Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35. Manufactured in: Mexico Remedy: Consumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, but you have questions about an extinguisher within the listed model numbers, please contact Kidde for additional information. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde at (888) 345-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.Kidde.com CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx --- Send the link for this page to a friend! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov. |
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 Stan Member Since: 3/12/2008 Location: Florida |
ReplyMsg Posted: 3:05 PM 7/29/2009 ( msg #5932 is a reply to msg #5929 ) Msg Subject: RE: Online vessel safety check I passed, do I get a cookie? |
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 mnypitboat Member Since: 8/13/2008 Location: Florida |
ReplyMsg Posted: 6:19 PM 7/29/2009 ( msg #5939 is a reply to msg #5929 ) Msg Subject: RE: Online vessel safety check I had it all except the visual distress devices. I wasnt aware that a boat my size needed them,, I guess a trip to West Marine is in order. |
Seriously though, this is a GREAT tool. I hope EVERYONE on the website does it to find out what you may be missing.| 1 - 4 of 4 for page 1 of 1 | |
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