CPSCGeneral Alert
Universal Security Instruments Recalls Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon ...
Published: March 31, 2022Recall ID: 22111Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/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 |
| Title | Universal Security Instruments Recalls Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to Hazardous Levels of Carbon Monoxide |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic--1_12.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Front of recalled hardwired USI Electric 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarm Model MPC122S with a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN02 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic--2_9.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back of recalled hardwired USI Electric 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarm Model MPC122S with a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN02 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic--3_5.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Front of recalled battery powered Universal Security Instruments, Inc. 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarm Model MPC322S with a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN09 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic--4_2.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Back of recalled battery powered Universal Security Instruments 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarm Model MPC322S with a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN09 |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Universal Security Instruments has received two reports of units that failed to alarm for the presence of carbon monoxide within the specified time requirement. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,000 |
| Recall I D | 9274 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately contact Universal Security Instruments for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms. |
| Importers › Name | Universal Security Instruments Inc., of Owings Mills, Maryland |
| Retailers › Name | Electrical distributors nationwide and online at Walmart.com and other websites from June 2017 through December 2019 for between $50 and $80. |
| Recall Date | 2022-03-31T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 22111 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Universal Security Instruments toll-free at 877-220-0046 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.universalsecurity.com/reg-form-2022/alert or at www.universalsecurity.com and click on "Important Recall Information" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2022-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |