CPSC recall · Reported March 21, 2018
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
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 n…
Fyrnetics Limited, of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor (photoelectric and ion….
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire was recalled by Fyrnetics Limited, of Hong Kong in March 21, 2018. Reason: A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise t…. Remedy: Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through t…. Verify recall #18128 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fyrnetics Limited, of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise t….
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- March 21, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18128 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
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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18128 |
| Date reported | March 21, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 21, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Fyrnetics Limited, of Hong Kong |
| Affected scope | About 452,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 40,000 were sold in Canada.) |
| 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 remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for …
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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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