Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire

An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.

Recall #: 09266
Affected scope: About 94,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.c. recalled This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be ident….

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire was recalled by Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.c. in July 9, 2009. Reason: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.. Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.. Verify recall #09266 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire..

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agency class: July 9, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09266 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09266
Date reported	July 9, 2009
Date initiated	July 9, 2009
Recalling firm	Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.c.
Affected scope	About 94,000
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 Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

Check the recall number (09266) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 9, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09266.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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