Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-11-10). Hazards: fire. About 3,600,000 units in the US and 1,500,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17031 |
| Published | 2016-11-10 |
| Last updated | 2016-11-10 |
| Products | Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms |
| Firm named in the title | Kidde |
| Firms | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,600,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,500,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Electrical distributors and home centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2010 for between $40 and $65. |
Description
This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. "Kidde" is engraved on the front of the alarm. "Kidde," the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back on the alarm.
Hazard
The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact Kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new alarm.
Incidents and injuries
Kidde has received eight reports of incidents with the recalled alarms. No injuries have been reported.
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