Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-05-06). Hazards: fire, carbon monoxide. Models: 2040-DSR, 2050-DS10, 2060-ASR, 2070-VDSCR, 2070-VASCR, 2070-VDSR…. About 226,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21130 |
| Published | 2021-05-06 |
| Last updated | 2021-05-06 |
| Products | Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms |
| Firm named in the title | Kidde |
| Firms | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 226,000 |
| Model numbers | 2040-DSR, 2050-DS10, 2060-ASR, 2070-VDSCR, 2070-VASCR, 2070-VDSR, 2070-VASR |
| Hazard classes | fire, carbon monoxide |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Trade facets | electrical, building products |
| Sold | Walmart, Home Depot, Menards and other department, home and hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com and other online retailers from May 2019 through September 2020 for between $10 and $70. |
Description
This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms. The recalled units are Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms. Only alarms with the TruSense logo or "AMBER=FAULT" printed on the front of the alarm are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the back of the alarm. Model Alarm Type 2040-DSR Smoke 2050-DS10 Smoke 2060-ASR Smoke 2070-VDSCR Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide 2070-VASCR Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide 2070-VDSR Smoke 2070-VASR Smoke
Hazard
The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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