Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
Description: This recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarm model i12010S with manufacture dates between December 18, 2013 and May 13, 2014, combination smoke/CO alarm i12010SCO with manufacture dates between December 30, 2013 and May 13, 2014, and combination smoke/CO alarm model KN-COSM-IBA with manufacture date between October 22, 2013 and May 13, 2014. They are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The i12010S and i12010SCO come with sealed 10 year batteries inside. The KN-COSM-IBA model has a compartment on the front for installation of replaceable AA backup batteries. The alarms are white, round and measure 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 of the alarm. "Always On" is also engraved on the front of alarms with sealed 10-year batteries. [Learn More]
About 1.2 million in the United States and about 112,000 in Canada units were affected by this recall.
Kidde Recalls Smoke and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
Model i12010S. Model i12010SCO
Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 09/11/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1766 |
| Recall Number | 14275 |
| Product Type | Smoke Detectors/Alarms |
| Hazard | The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Kidde toll-free at (844) 553-9011 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on Recalls for more information. |
| Last Updated | 01/09/2015 |
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