Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire

Recalled July 9, 2009 · CPSC recall 09266 · Kidde

Hazard

An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

Units

About 94,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY," which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

Contact

For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidde.com

Product

Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

Manufacturer(s)

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

Retailers

Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.

Made in

China

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