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8.1 Tested Sep 4, 2026 by Team RankingRight

Kidde FA110 (2.5 lb) review 2026

UL rated 1-A:10-B:C, 12-year service-free design, Coast Guard approved — Bob Vila's "best bang for the buck"

PriceFrom $19.97 · checked Sep 21, 2026

Is the Kidde FA110 Worth It?

Best value fire extinguisher. The Kidde FA110 pairs a real UL rating with the longest service-free window at this price and an explicit "best value" call from an outlet that hands-on tests these. The easy default pick for a first extinguisher.

Kidde FA110 Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 12-year service-free aluminum cylinder — longer than most at this price
  • U.S. Coast Guard approved
  • Bob Vila named it the best value pick in this category
Cons
  • Basic 1-A rating
  • Single-use; not rechargeable
  • Smaller 2.5 lb capacity than the Pro 210

Kidde FA110 at a Glance

8.1 Editor Score
Certification & ratingUL/CDC fire-class rating for extinguishers, or UL 217/2034 certification for smoke & CO alarms.
23/30
Independent review consensusHow this model is rated by outlets that hands-on test fire-safety gear (Consumer Reports, Bob Vila, This Old House).
21/25
Ease of useMounting/install, activation or hush controls, app or voice alerts where applicable.
15/20
Battery & backupBattery type and sealed life, or rechargeable service interval; hardwire/AC backup where applicable.
12/15
ValuePrice against the coverage and warranty you get.
10/10
Reader ratingNo reader ratings yet — not part of the score

Rubric v1: Certification & rating 30 · Independent review consensus 25 · Ease of use 20 · Battery & backup 15 · Value 10. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 21, 2026. How we rank.

Where to buy — prices checked Sep 21, 2026

Kidde — $19.97

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Kidde FA110 specifications

TypeFire extinguisher
Rating / certification1-A:10-B:C
Weight2.5 lb
Warranty12 yr

Why it scored 8.1

The Kidde FA110 pairs a real UL rating with the longest service-free window at this price and an explicit "best value" call from an outlet that hands-on tests these. The easy default pick for a first extinguisher.

Where it loses

Capacity vs. the Pro 210.

Still the right pick for

A first extinguisher for any home.

What owners say

No reader ratings yet. This block fills in from real submissions only — we never write, buy or generate reader reviews, and none of them touch the editor score.

Changelog: Sep 21 — rank 1 → 2 · all changes

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