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Product Recall Number: 17-031

Why was Combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms recalled?

The combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.

Combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
Here's product recall specific data for Combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

  • Product Recall Number: 17-031

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-11-10

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

  • Description: 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.

  • Hazard Description: The combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 3.6 million (in addition 1.5 million were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: Kidde has received eight reports of incidents with the recalled alarms. No injuries have been reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Electrical distributors and home centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2010 for between $40 and $65.

  • Importers: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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