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Kidde Recalls Dual
Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2009
Release # 09-266
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 524-2086
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Units: About 94,000
Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it
not to warn consumers of a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reported incidents of
smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during
installation. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms
model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH"
and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY," which are located on the
front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the
back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009
May 04 are included in this recall.
Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through
electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009
for between $30 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free
replacement smoke alarm.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde
toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidde.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09266.html
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