Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

CPSC Recall #14-275 — September 11, 2014

Recall #14-275 Date: September 11, 2014 Remedy: Replace

Product

Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

Description

The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or CO incident after a power outage.

Hazard

The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke or combination smoke/CO alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.

Units Affected

About 1.2 million in the United States and about 112,000 in Canada

Sold At

CED, City Electric Supply, HD Supply, Home Depot, Menards Inc. and other retailers, electrical distributors and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com and shopkidde.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for between $30 and $50.

Manufactured In

China