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Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure is CPSC recall #17031, announced on November 10, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures 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 on the alarm. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new alarm.. Affected brand: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc..
This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures 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 on the alarm.
Affected products
Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
Recalled brands
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact Kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new alarm.
Recall date
November 10, 2016
CPSC recall #17031 covers Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 10, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures 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 on the alarm.
The CPSC remedy for recall #17031 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new alarm.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kidde-Recalls-Combination-Smoke-CO-Alarms. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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