Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire

Active Recall Announced July 9, 2009 CPSC #09266

Quick answer

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire is CPSC recall #09266, announced on July 9, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should contact kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.. Affected brand: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

Recalled brands

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

Recall date

July 9, 2009

Categories

Smoke Detectors/Alarms

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09266?

CPSC recall #09266 covers Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 9, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #09266?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09266 is consumers should contact kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke 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 Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire 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/2009/Kidde-Recalls-Dual-Sensor-Smoke-Alarms-Can-Fail-to-Warn-of-a-Fire. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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