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Universal Security Instruments Recalls to Inspect Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire is CPSC recall #19162, announced on July 10, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Universal Security Instruments 10 year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers MI3050S and MI3050SB and with date codes between 2015JAN19 through 2016JUL11. The smoke alarms are white in color and 5½ inches in diameter. "Universal" and "Smoke & Fire Alarm" are printed on the front cover of the alarm. The label on the back of the alarm lists the model number and date code. The remedy is consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. press the test button to determine if it is operating properly. if the alarm sounds no further action is required. additional instructions are located on the firm's website. if smoke alarm does not sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact universal security for a replacement.. Affected brand: Universal Security Instruments.
This recall involves Universal Security Instruments 10 year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers MI3050S and MI3050SB and with date codes between 2015JAN19 through 2016JUL11. The smoke alarms are white in color and 5½ inches in diameter. "Universal" and "Smoke & Fire Alarm" are printed on the front cover of the alarm. The label on the back of the alarm lists the model number and date code.
Affected products
Battery powered smoke and fire alarms
Recalled brands
Universal Security Instruments
Remedy
Consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. Press the test button to determine if it is operating properly. If the alarm sounds no further action is required. Additional instructions are located on the firm's website. If smoke alarm does not sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact Universal Security for a replacement.
Recall date
July 10, 2019
CPSC recall #19162 covers Universal Security Instruments Recalls to Inspect Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 10, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Universal Security Instruments 10 year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers MI3050S and MI3050SB and with date codes between 2015JAN19 through 2016JUL11. The smoke alarms are white in color and 5½ inches in diameter. "Universal" and "Smoke & Fire Alarm" are printed on the front cover of the alarm. The label on the back of the alarm lists the model number and date code.
The CPSC remedy for recall #19162 is consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. press the test button to determine if it is operating properly. if the alarm sounds no further action is required. additional instructions are located on the firm's website. if smoke alarm does not sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact universal security for a replacement.. 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/2019/Universal-Security-Instruments-Recalls-to-Inspect-Smoke-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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