CPSCGeneral Alert
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
Published: July 9, 2009Recall ID: 09266Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Kidde-Recalls-Dual-Sensor-Smoke-Alarms-Can-Fail-to-Warn-of-a-Fire |
| Title | Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5b49261f94ce4e22815a8ca3de470ad1.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Smoke Alarm |
| Hazards › Name | An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms |
| Products › Type | Smoke Detectors/Alarms |
| Products › Category I D | 2135 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 94,000 |
| Recall I D | 5356 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2009-07-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 09266 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |