CPSC recall · Reported May 2, 2006
First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power
These alarms can drain the power from batteries rapidly, causing premature low battery power. Consumers will be alerted to the low battery power and the need to replace the batter…
Brk Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill. recalled The recall involves ONELINK™ battery-powered smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms. "Firs….
First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining B… was recalled by Brk Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill. in May 2, 2006. Reason: These alarms can drain the power from batteries rapidly, causing premature low battery power. Consumers will …. Remedy: Consumers should contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. immediately to receive a replac…. Verify recall #06151 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Brk Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-These alarms can drain the power from batteries rapidly, causing premature low battery power. Consumers will ….
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06151 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recall involves ONELINK™ battery-powered smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms. "First Alert" and "ONELINK™" are printed on the front of the alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model number SA500 or SCO500 with a date code prior to March 3, 2006 are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
These alarms can drain the power from batteries rapidly, causing premature low battery power. Consumers will be alerted to the low battery power and the need to replace the battery by a chirping of the unit. If the batteries on the smoke/CO alarm are not replaced before the battery power terminates, the alarm will not detect smoke in the event of a possible fire and the presence of carbon monoxide.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. Until a new alarm is received, consumers should test the batteries in the alarm weekly by pressing the "test" button. If the alarm signals a low battery alert, consumers should immediately replace the batteries. Consumers should not remove their alarms until they have received a replacement alarm.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06151 |
| Date reported | May 2, 2006 |
| Date initiated | May 2, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Brk Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 145,890 (About 52,400 were sold to consumers) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. Until a new alarm is receiv…
- Check the recall number (06151) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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