Three61 Recalls Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire; Sold Exclusively by HSN
Recall 25095 · Jan 16, 2025 · Three61
328,000
units affected
328,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25095
- Date
- Jan 16, 2025
- Company
- Three61
- Units affected
- 328,000
- Product
- Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Samurai-branded mini smoke alarms, model number SM1. The white and silver plastic smoke alarms measure about 2.5 by 2.5 by 2.5 inches. They were sold in packs of two or three alarms and came with lithium-ion batteries, adhesive stickers, screws, mounting plates and an instruction manual. "Smoke" appears on the front of the alarm below a button and "installed on" on the back. The model number is located on the product packaging.
What can happen
The smoke alarms can malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact Three61 for a free replacement alarm, including shipping. To register, consumers must write "Recalled" with a permanent marker on the smoke alarm and submit a photo of the marked product to the recall website at www.samuraibrands.com/recall. Once registered, the firm will immediately ship the replacement alarm. Consumers should keep the recalled smoke alarms installed until receiving the replacement alarm. Consumers should install the replacement alarms immediately upon receiving them. Three61 is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Three61 has received eight reports of the alarms failing to activate in the presence of smoke. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Through HSN nationwide and online at HSN.com from July 2020 through November 2024 for between $40 and $50, depending on the amount purchased.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled samurai mini smoke alarms?
Consumers should immediately contact Three61 for a free replacement alarm, including shipping. To register, consumers must write "Recalled" with a permanent marker on the smoke alarm and submit a photo of the marked product to the recall website at www.samuraibrands.com/recall. Once registered, the firm will.
What is the hazard?
The smoke alarms can malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death.
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.