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Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

Reported: March 21, 2018 Initiated: March 21, 2018 #18128

Product Description

This recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms. "KIDDE" is printed on the front center of the smoke alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model Date Code PI9010 (DC/battery powered) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13 PI2010 (AC/hardwired) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13

Reason for Recall

A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Consumers should not attempt to take apart the alarm, open the casing, or otherwise remove the yellow cap themselves. If a yellow cap is present, the consumer should immediately contact Kidde to receive instructions and request a free replacement smoke alarm. They should remove and discard the recalled smoke alarm only after they receive and install the replacement alarm. If no yellow cap is present, consumers should reinstall the smoke alarm and no further action is needed.

Details

Units Affected
About 452,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 40,000 were sold in Canada.)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Kidde-Recalls-Dual-Sensor-Smoke-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms. "KIDDE" is printed on the front center of the smoke alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model Date Code PI9010 (DC/battery powered) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13 PI2010 (AC/hardwired) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13. Recalled by Fyrnetics Limited, of Hong Kong. Units affected: About 452,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 40,000 were sold in Canada.).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Consumers should not attempt to take apart the alarm, open the casing, or otherwise remove the yellow cap themselves. If a yellow cap is present, the consumer should immediately contact Kidde to receive instructions and request a free replacement smoke alarm. They should remove and discard the recalled smoke alarm only after they receive and install the replacement alarm. If no yellow cap is present, consumers should reinstall the smoke alarm and no further action is needed.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 21, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18128.

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