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Product Recall Number: 22-111

Why was 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms recalled?

The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.

2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Here's product recall specific data for 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

  • Product Recall Number: 22-111

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2022-03-31

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  • Description: This recall involves two models and two date codes of Universal Security Instruments 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarms. Model MPC322S has 10-year sealed batteries and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN09. Model MPC122S is a hardwired alarm with 10-year sealed battery backup and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN02. The brand name “UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.” or “USI ELECTRIC” is printed on the front of the alarms above “Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarm.” The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarms.

  • Hazard Description: The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 8,000

  • Incidents: Universal Security Instruments has received two reports of units that failed to alarm for the presence of carbon monoxide within the specified time requirement. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Universal Security Instruments for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.

  • Sold At: Electrical distributors nationwide and online at Walmart.com and other websites from June 2017 through December 2019 for between $50 and $80.

  • Importers:  Universal Security Instruments Inc., of Owings Mills, Maryland

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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