# Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
> **CPSC recall** · 2008-05-15 · 08267 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 08267
- **Date:** 2008-05-15
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms

## Hazards

The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death.

## Manufacturer(s)

Maple Chase Company, of Plain City, Ohio

## Retailer(s)

Commercial electrical distributors and electrical contractors and builders for installation into new home construction. A limited number of units were sold at Menard's nationwide from June 2007 through February 2008 for about $20 (10000 series) and $30 (12000 series).

## Country of manufacture

Mexico

## Description

The recall includes FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008. The date code appears on the back of the unit with a four-digit year, three-digit month followed by the day (ex: 2007JUN1 for June 1, 2007). Units with a manufacture date code prior to June 1, 2007 are not included in this recall.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Maple-Chase-Co-Recalls-Carbon-Monoxide-and-Carbon-MonoxideSmoke-Combo-Alarms-Due-to-Alarm-Malfunction)
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