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Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

Description: 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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 [Learn More]

Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Recall Information

Country of OriginChina
Recall Date07/09/2009
Recall ID5356
Recall Number09266
Product TypeSmoke Detectors/Alarms
HazardFire & Fire-Related Burn
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