A fire extinguisher should be an important part of your gear. You should keep them not only in your homes, but in your vehicles as well. As a certified inspector of extinguishers, I've seen MANY people who have no idea how to use them. In this video I explain the dates and other info on extinguishers to help YOU decipher if they have been serviced and how to know if they are still functional.
Please educate yourself on the proper use of fire extinguishers. The link below gives a basic instruction on the P.A.S.S method.
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PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ALREADY OWN A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, PLEASE CHECK THE MANUFACTURER.
KIDDE (ONE OF THE LARGEST PRODUCERS OF EXTINGUISHERS) HAS A RECALL ON SOME MODELS. CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE TO SEE IF YOUR MODEL IS AFFECTED. I BELIEVE THEY WILL SEND YOU A NEW ONE IF YOU CONTACT THEM.
Kidde Link:
www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/