CPSC recall · Reported November 8, 2018
Lifetone Technology Recalls Bedside Fire Alarm and Clocks Due to Failure to Fully Alert Consumers to a Fire
The bedside fire alarm and clock can fail to operate and fully alert consumers to a fire.
Idt International Limited, of China recalled This recall involves Lifetone HLAC151 Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock with serial numbers ra….
Lifetone Technology Recalls Bedside Fire Alarm and Clocks Due to Failure to Fully Alert C… was recalled by Idt International Limited, of China in November 8, 2018. Reason: The bedside fire alarm and clock can fail to operate and fully alert consumers to a fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product if the digital display is no…. Verify recall #19031 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Idt International Limited, of China issued this CPSC recall-The bedside fire alarm and clock can fail to operate and fully alert consumers to a fire..
- None
- agency class
- November 8, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19031 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 Lifetone HLAC151 Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock with serial numbers ranging from AC160600001 through AC160604102 and AC170100001 through AC170106030 only. The serial number is printed on the left side of the silver sticker on the bottom of the unit. The bedside alarm and clock is an assistive alerting device intended for in-home use by individuals with hearing loss. The alarm detects the T3 emergency signal given by existing smoke alarms. When the T3 signal from a smoke alarm is detected, the alarm signals at a lower frequency, which may be better heard by individuals with mild to severe hearing loss. The alarm also gives spoken emergency signals "FIRE GET OUT" in both English and Spanish. Defective units continue to sound a low frequency emergency audio signal and spoken signal "FIRE GET OUT" in English and Spanish but the optional bed shaker, if attached, will not operate. The white, rectangle clock measures 8.5 inches wide by 4.2 inches high by 4.5 inches wide. The fire alarm and clock has "Lifetone" printed on the front of the unit and a digital display with the date, time and type of emergency. There is a large black dome-shaped microphone on the top left of the alarm.
Reason for recall
The bedside fire alarm and clock can fail to operate and fully alert consumers to a fire.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product if the digital display is not working and contact Lifetone Technology to receive a prepaid label for the return of the alarms and instructions on receiving a free replacement alarm.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19031 |
| Date reported | November 8, 2018 |
| Date initiated | November 8, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Idt International Limited, of China |
| Affected scope | About 10,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled product if the digital display is not working and contact Lifetone Technolog…
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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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