Defective Alarm Prompts Recall Of Battery Powered Smoke Detectors

December 18, 1992 Release # 93-026 PRODUCT: Certain models and date codes of battery operated smoke detectors manufactured by Seatt Corporation sold after July 10, 1992 by the following firms: - Black and Decker - Walter Kidde Portable Equipment - Safety First - Maple Chase - Jameson Home Products - Funtech PROBLEM: The smoke detectors may not sound in the event of a fire. WHAT TO DO: If you purchased a smoke detector on or after July 10, 1992, check the label on the back for the involved models and date codes. If you have an affected unit, call (800) 762-6672 for Black and Decker units (or return to Black and Decker service center). WASHINGTON, DC -- Six brands of battery powered smoke detectors are being recalled because they may not sound an alarm in the event of a fire. Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Seatt Corporation, Downers Grove, IL urged any consumer who purchased a battery powered smoke detector on or after July 10, 1992 to check the unit immediately to see if it is involved in this recall. According to information provided by Seatt Corporation, the brands and models affected are: Firm Brand Model Date Code Black and Decker Slim Line SMK100SMK200SMK300 9228 to 9246 Jameson Home Products, Inc. CODE 1 2000 Model A, C and D 92192 to 92231 Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. Kidde Smoke and Fire Alarm KSA700 92192 to 92231 Safety First Baby's Room Smoke and Fire Alarm 244 92192 to 92231 Funtech Safety's Sake Model A 92192 to 92231 Maple Chase Firex Model A and B 92192 to 92231 These battery powered smoke detectors were sold nationwide since July 10, 1992 in major retail and specialty stores. Approximately 120,000 affected smoke detectors are believed to be in use by consumers. To determine if you have an affected smoke detector, examine the label on the back of the smoke detector for the model and date codes listed above. If the smoke detector has been installed, remove the smoke detector from its brackets by tw