Kidde · Recalled
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
- Units
- About 94,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $30–$40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY," which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
- Product type
- Smoke Detectors/Alarms
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Incident log
The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidde.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 09 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.