Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
Recall 09266 · Jul 9, 2009 · Kidde
94,000
units affected
94,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09266
- Date
- Jul 9, 2009
- Company
- Kidde
- Units affected
- 94,000
- Product
- Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
- Product type
- Smoke Detectors/Alarms
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
The fix
Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kidde model pi2000 dual sensor smoke alarms?
Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
What is the hazard?
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
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.