Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-03-21 · 18128
Hazards
A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home.
Recall
Number
18128
Date
2018-03-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms - models PI2010 and PI9010
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Fyrnetics Limited, of Hong Kong
Retailer(s)
Menards, The Home Depot, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com and other websites from September 2016 through January 2018 for between $20 and $40.
Importer(s)
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Distributor(s)
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms. "KIDDE" is printed on the front center of the smoke alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model Date Code PI9010 (DC/battery powered) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13 PI2010 (AC/hardwired) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13