CPSC recall · Reported March 31, 2022
Universal Security Instruments Recalls Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to Hazardous Levels of Carbon Monoxide
The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odo…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves two models and two date codes of Universal Security Instruments 2-in….
Universal Security Instruments Recalls Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 31, 2022. Reason: The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Universal Security Instruments for a free replacemen…. Verify recall #22111 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk….
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- agency class
- March 31, 2022
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22111 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 two models and two date codes of Universal Security Instruments 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarms. Model MPC322S has 10-year sealed batteries and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN09. Model MPC122S is a hardwired alarm with 10-year sealed battery backup and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN02. The brand name "UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC." or "USI ELECTRIC" is printed on the front of the alarms above "Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarm." The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarms.
Reason for recall
The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact Universal Security Instruments for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22111 |
| Date reported | March 31, 2022 |
| Date initiated | March 31, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 8,000 |
| 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 Universal Security Instruments for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the…
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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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