Use cautionConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published May 6, 2021
Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms Recall: Risk of Fire Failure to Alert
Kidde recalls TruSense smoke and smoke/CO alarms with model numbers 2040-2070 that may fail to alert during fires. Consumers should replace immediately with free replacements.
“Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms Recall: Risk of Fire Failure to Alert.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2849-kidde-trusense-smoke-alarms-recall-risk-of-fire-failure-to. Based on CPSC recall #9059 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Kidde-Recalls-TruSense-Smoke-and-Combination-Smoke-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on May 6, 2021, that Kidde is recalling TruSense smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms due to the risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire. Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm.
How to tell if you have it
Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070
Alarms with the TruSense logo or "AMBER=FAULT" printed on the front
What to do
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms. Contact Kidde toll-free at 844-796-9972 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday or online at www.kiddetsalarmrecall.rsvpcomm.com.
The hazard
The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire. No incidents or injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Kidde has issued other recent recalls of similar products include ZCK01 Kesyup Mattresses Recall: Fire Hazard Risk of Serious Injury or Death (2026-09-24), DIY Cold Plunge Sauna Heater Kits Recall: Fire Hazard Risk of Serious Injury or Death (2026-03-26) and Fisher & Paykel Gas Ranges Recall: Delayed Ignition Risk of Burn Hazard (2026-04-16).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the TruSense logo or "AMBER=FAULT" on the front of the alarm. The model number is printed on the back of the alarm, with specific numbers like 2040-2070.
Brand
Kidde
Product
Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Kidde for Replacement
Call Kidde to get a free replacement alarm for the recalled units.
Keep Using Until Replaced
Continue using the recalled alarms until you install a replacement.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Walmart, Home Depot, Menards and other department, home and hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com and other online retailers from May 2019 through September 2020 for between $10 and…”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Kidde
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kidde to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9059 — Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms Recall: Risk of Fire Failure to Alert
Hello,
I own a Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms Recall: Risk of Fire Failure to Alert that is covered by recall 9059 from Kidde.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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