First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power

Active Recall Announced May 2, 2006 CPSC #06151

Quick answer

First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power is CPSC recall #06151, announced on May 2, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves ONELINK™ battery-powered smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms. "First Alert" and "ONELINK™" are printed on the front of the alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model number SA500 or SCO500 with a date code prior to March 3, 2006 are included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should contact first alert inc./brk brands inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. until a new alarm is received, consumers should test the batteries in the alarm weekly by pressing the "test" button. if the alarm signals a low battery alert, consumers should immediately replace the batteries. consumers should not remove their alarms until they have received a replacement alarm.. Affected brand: BRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves ONELINK™ battery-powered smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms. "First Alert" and "ONELINK™" are printed on the front of the alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model number SA500 or SCO500 with a date code prior to March 3, 2006 are included in this recall.

Affected products

First Alert® ONELINK™ Battery-Powered Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms

Recalled brands

BRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. Until a new alarm is received, consumers should test the batteries in the alarm weekly by pressing the "test" button. If the alarm signals a low battery alert, consumers should immediately replace the batteries. Consumers should not remove their alarms until they have received a replacement alarm.

Recall date

May 2, 2006

Categories

Smoke Detectors/Alarms

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06151?

CPSC recall #06151 covers First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 2, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves ONELINK™ battery-powered smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms. "First Alert" and "ONELINK™" are printed on the front of the alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model number SA500 or SCO500 with a date code prior to March 3, 2006 are included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #06151?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06151 is consumers should contact first alert inc./brk brands inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. until a new alarm is received, consumers should test the batteries in the alarm weekly by pressing the "test" button. if the alarm signals a low battery alert, consumers should immediately replace the batteries. consumers should not remove their alarms until they have received a replacement alarm.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/First-Alert-Smoke-Alarms-and-Combination-SmokeCO-Alarms-Recalled-for-Rapidly-Draining-Battery-Power. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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