Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure

Recalled November 10, 2016 · CPSC recall 17031 · Kidde

Hazard

The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 3.6 million (in addition 1.5 million were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

Kidde has received eight reports of incidents with the recalled alarms. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. "Kidde" is engraved on the front of the alarm. "Kidde," the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back on the alarm.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact Kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new alarm.

Contact

Kidde toll-free at 855-239-0490 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Notice" for more information.

Product

Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

Imported by

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.

Retailers

Electrical distributors and home centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2010 for between $40 and $65.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →