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Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure

Name: Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
Brand: Kidde
SKU: CPSC-17031
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 10, 2016Recall ID: 17031Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. "Kidde" is engraved on the front of the alarm. "Kidde," the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back on the alarm.

Affected Products

Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kidde-Recalls-Combination-Smoke-CO-Alarms
Title	Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/U.S. Combo Unit Front.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Front of unit, with wire connectors
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/US Combo Angle.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Front of unit
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/U.S. Combo Back.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Back of unit
Hazards › Name	The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.
Injuries › Name	Kidde has received eight reports of incidents with the recalled alarms. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
Products › Number Of Units	About 3.6 million (in addition 1.5 million were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	7904
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact Kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new alarm.
Importers › Name	Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Retailers › Name	Electrical distributors and home centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2010 for between $40 and $65.
Recall Date	2016-11-10T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. "Kidde" is engraved on the front of the alarm. "Kidde," the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back on the alarm.
Recall Number	17031
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60990r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Kidde toll-free at 855-239-0490 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Notice" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2016-11-10T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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