CPSC, Revco Products Announce Carbon Monoxide Detector Recall
USCPSC, Revco Products Announce Carbon Monoxide Detector Recall
Recalling Firm: Revco
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Product Description & Identification
November 22, 1995 Release # 96-028 WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Revco Products Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif., is recalling 10,043 Model 840 Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors. The detector's alarm may fail at hazardous levels of carbon monoxide and could expose consumers to serious injury or death. The rectangular, tan, plastic detectors measure approximately 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 1.5 inches deep. Horizontal and vertical vents and the words "Gas Sniffer" appear on the front of the detector next to an on/off switch and near two small red and green lights. The model number, company name and address are located on a sticker on the back of the detector.The detectors were sold in the eastern United States from June 1986 to August 1995 through various coal stove and fireplace accessory stores as accessories with coal stoves. The detectors were also sold separately for up to $74.95. The detectors, packaged in a rectangular, red and white cardboard box labeled in part, " Gas Sniffer ... Safety First ... FOR: Coal Stove ... Central Heating ... Portable Heaters...," were sold with a black plastic cord and black adaptor plug. Consumers who own a Model 840 carbon monoxide detector should stop using it immediately and return it to Revco Products, 5622-B Research Dr., Huntington Beach, Calif. 92649. Revco will provide consumers with a replacement carbon monoxide detector and will reimburse consumers for postage expenses up to $3. For more information on this recall, consumers can also call Revco Products at (800) 658-4658.CPSC and Revco Products are not aware of injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
Affected Products
Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1996/CPSC-Revco-Products-Announce-Carbon-Monoxide-Detector-Recall |
| Title | CPSC, Revco Products Announce Carbon Monoxide Detector Recall |
| Hazards › Name | Carbon Monoxide (CO) |
| Products › Name | Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors |
| Products › Type | Carbon Monoxide Detectors/Alarms |
| Products › Category I D | 1874 |
| Recall I D | 5728 |
| Recall Date | 1995-11-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | November 22, 1995 Release # 96-028 WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Revco Products Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif., is recalling 10,043 Model 840 Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors. The detector's alarm may fail at hazardous levels of carbon monoxide and could expose consumers to serious injury or death. The rectangular, tan, plastic detectors measure approximately 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 1.5 inches deep. Horizontal and vertical vents and the words "Gas Sniffer" appear on the front of the detector next to an on/off switch and near two small red and green lights. The model number, company name and address are located on a sticker on the back of the detector.The detectors were sold in the eastern United States from June 1986 to August 1995 through various coal stove and fireplace accessory stores as accessories with coal stoves. The detectors were also sold separately for up to $74.95. The detectors, packaged in a rectangular, red and white cardboard box labeled in part, " Gas Sniffer ... Safety First ... FOR: Coal Stove ... Central Heating ... Portable Heaters...," were sold with a black plastic cord and black adaptor plug. Consumers who own a Model 840 carbon monoxide detector should stop using it immediately and return it to Revco Products, 5622-B Research Dr., Huntington Beach, Calif. 92649. Revco will provide consumers with a replacement carbon monoxide detector and will reimburse consumers for postage expenses up to $3. For more information on this recall, consumers can also call Revco Products at (800) 658-4658.CPSC and Revco Products are not aware of injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury |
| Recall Number | 96028 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Revco |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-27T00:00:00 |
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