Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
Recall 17031 · Nov 10, 2016 · Kidde
3,600,000
units affected
3,600,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17031
- Date
- Nov 10, 2016
- Company
- Kidde
- Units affected
- 3,600,000
- Product
- Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kidde has received eight reports of incidents with the recalled alarms. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors and home centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2010 for between $40 and $65.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kidde nighthawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (co) alarms?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.