Universal Security Instruments Recalls to Inspect Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-07-10 · 19162
Hazards
The smoke alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
Recall
Number
19162
Date
2019-07-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Battery powered smoke and fire alarms
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 about $20
Importer(s)
Universal Security Instruments, of Owings Mills, Md.
Country of manufacture
Hong Kong
Description
This recall involves Universal Security Instruments 10 year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers MI3050S and MI3050SB and with date codes between 2015JAN19 through 2016JUL11. The smoke alarms are white in color and 5½ inches in diameter. "Universal" and "Smoke & Fire Alarm" are printed on the front cover of the alarm. The label on the back of the alarm lists the model number and date code.