Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-05-15). Hazards: carbon monoxide. About 280,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08267 |
| Published | 2008-05-15 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Carbon Monoxide Detectors/Alarms |
| Products | FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms |
| Firm named in the title | Maple Chase Co. |
| Firms | Maple Chase Company, of Plain City, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 280,000 |
| Hazard classes | carbon monoxide |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Commercial electrical distributors and electrical contractors and builders for installation into new home construction. A limited number of units were sold at Menard's nationwide from June 2007 through February 2008 for about $20 (10000 series) and $30 (12000 series). |
Description
The recall includes FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008. The date code appears on the back of the unit with a four-digit year, three-digit month followed by the day (ex: 2007JUN1 for June 1, 2007). Units with a manufacture date code prior to June 1, 2007 are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Maple Chase immediately to receive a free comparable replacement alarm and make arrangements to return their recalled alarms. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until they receive the replacement alarm.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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