Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-07-09 · 09266
Hazards
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
Recall
Number
09266
Date
2009-07-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Retailer(s)
Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
Country of manufacture
China
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.