Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.

Recall #: 21130
Affected scope: About 226,000

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Al….

Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 6, 2021. Reason: The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should…. Verify recall #21130 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire..

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agency class: May 6, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21130 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 TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms. The recalled units are Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms. Only alarms with the TruSense logo or "AMBER=FAULT" printed on the front of the alarm are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the back of the alarm. Model Alarm Type 2040-DSR Smoke 2050-DS10 Smoke 2060-ASR Smoke 2070-VDSCR Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide 2070-VASCR Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide 2070-VDSR Smoke 2070-VASR Smoke

Reason for recall

The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement 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	21130
Date reported	May 6, 2021
Date initiated	May 6, 2021
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 226,000
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 contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until th…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement 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 May 6, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21130.

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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