# Universal Security Instruments Recalls to Inspect Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
> **CPSC recall** · 2019-07-10 · 19162 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 19162
- **Date:** 2019-07-10
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Battery powered smoke and fire alarms

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Universal-Security-Instruments-Recalls-to-Inspect-Smoke-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire)
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