# Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
> **CPSC recall** · 2018-03-21 · 18128 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 18128
- **Date:** 2018-03-21
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms - models PI2010 and PI9010

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## 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

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Kidde-Recalls-Dual-Sensor-Smoke-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire)
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