Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure

Active Recall Announced November 10, 2016 CPSC #17031

Quick answer

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..

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.

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

Categories

Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17031?

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.

What is the remedy for recall #17031?

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.

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

If you sell Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure 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/2017/Kidde-Recalls-Combination-Smoke-CO-Alarms. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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