First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-05-02). Hazards: fire, carbon monoxide. Models: SA500, SCO500. About 145,890 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06151 |
| Published | 2006-05-02 |
| Last updated | 2024-06-07 |
| Product category | Smoke Detectors/Alarms |
| Products | First Alert® ONELINK™ Battery-Powered Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms |
| Firms | BRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 145,890 |
| Model numbers | SA500, SCO500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, carbon monoxide |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Trade facets | electrical, building products |
| Sold | Department, home and hardware stores nationwide, from June 2005 through March 2006 for between $45 and $75. |
Description
The recall involves ONELINK™ battery-powered smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms. "First Alert" and "ONELINK™" are printed on the front of the alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model number SA500 or SCO500 with a date code prior to March 3, 2006 are included in this recall.
Hazard
These alarms can drain the power from batteries rapidly, causing premature low battery power. Consumers will be alerted to the low battery power and the need to replace the battery by a chirping of the unit. If the batteries on the smoke/CO alarm are not replaced before the battery power terminates, the alarm will not detect smoke in the event of a possible fire and the presence of carbon monoxide.
Remedy
Consumers should contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. Until a new alarm is received, consumers should test the batteries in the alarm weekly by pressing the "test" button. If the alarm signals a low battery alert, consumers should immediately replace the batteries. Consumers should not remove their alarms until they have received a replacement alarm.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. have received about 329 reports of premature low battery power in these alarms. There have been no reports of injuries, incidents or alarms failing to detect smoke or carbon monoxide.
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