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CPSC recall · Reported September 11, 2014

Kidde Recalls Smoke and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure

The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage.

Recall #
14275
Affected scope
About 1.2 million in the United States and about 112,000 in Canada
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Fyrnetics Ltd. of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarm model i12010S with manufacture dates b….

Kidde Recalls Smoke and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure was recalled by Fyrnetics Ltd. of Hong Kong in September 11, 2014. Reason: The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke or combination sm…. Verify recall #14275 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Fyrnetics Ltd. of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14275 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.

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Product description

This recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarm model i12010S with manufacture dates between December 18, 2013 and May 13, 2014, combination smoke/CO alarm i12010SCO with manufacture dates between December 30, 2013 and May 13, 2014, and combination smoke/CO alarm model KN-COSM-IBA with manufacture date between October 22, 2013 and May 13, 2014. They are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The i12010S and i12010SCO come with sealed 10-year batteries inside. The KN-COSM-IBA model has a compartment on the front for installation of replaceable AA backup batteries. The alarms are white, round and measure about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Kidde is engraved on the front of the alarm. Kidde, the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back of the alarm. "Always On" is also engraved on the front of alarms with sealed 10-year batteries.

Reason for recall

The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke or combination smoke/CO alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.

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 14275
Date reported September 11, 2014
Date initiated September 11, 2014
Recalling firm Fyrnetics Ltd. of Hong Kong
Affected scope About 1.2 million in the United States and about 112,000 in Canada
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke or combination smoke/CO alarm. Consumers should keep usin…

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarm model i12010S with manufacture dates between December 18, 2013 and May 13, 2014, combination smoke/CO alarm i12010SCO with manufacture dates between December 30, 2013 and May 13, 2014, and combination smoke/CO alarm model KN-COSM-IBA with manufacture date between October 22, 2013 and May 13, 2014. They are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The i12010S and i12010SCO come with sealed 10-year batteries inside. The KN-COSM-IBA model has a compartment on the front for installation of replaceable AA backup batteries. The alarms are white, round and measure about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Kidde is engraved on the front of the alarm. Kidde, the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back of the alarm. "Always On" is also engraved on the front of alarms with sealed 10-year batteries.. Recalled by Fyrnetics Ltd. of Hong Kong. Units affected: About 1.2 million in the United States and about 112,000 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke or combination smoke/CO alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 11, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14275.
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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