Universal Security Instruments Recalls to Inspect Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
Recall 19162 · Jul 10, 2019 · Universal Security Instruments
180,000
units affected
180,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19162
- Date
- Jul 10, 2019
- Company
- Universal Security Instruments
- Units affected
- 180,000
- Product
- Battery powered smoke and fire alarms
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Universal Security Instruments 10 year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers MI3050S and MI3050SB and with date codes between 2015JAN19 through 2016JUL11. The smoke alarms are white in color and 5½ inches in diameter. "Universal" and "Smoke & Fire Alarm" are printed on the front cover of the alarm. The label on the back of the alarm lists the model number and date code.
What can happen
The smoke alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. Press the test button to determine if it is operating properly. If the alarm sounds no further action is required. Additional instructions are located on the firm's website. If smoke alarm does not sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact Universal Security for a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received 134 reports of failure to properly activate during installation.
- Sold at
- Online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 about $20
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled battery powered smoke and fire alarms?
Consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. Press the test button to determine if it is operating properly. If the alarm sounds no further action is required. Additional instructions are located on the firm's website. If smoke alarm does not sound during the.
What is the hazard?
The smoke alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to 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.