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Universal Security Smoke Alarm Recall: Risk of Failure to Alert
Universal Security recalls 10-year battery smoke alarms due to misaligned switches that may prevent fire alerts. Check your model and test immediately.
The smoke alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
Universal Security Instruments is recalling certain 10-year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms because an internal switch may be misaligned, preventing the device from activating during a fire. Consumers are advised to immediately inspect their units by pressing the test button to ensure they sound properly. If the alarm does not sound when tested, users must contact the company for a replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3302-universal-security-smoke-alarm-recall-risk-of-failure-to-alert.
“Universal Security Smoke Alarm Recall: Risk of Failure to Alert.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3302-universal-security-smoke-alarm-recall-risk-of-failure-to-alert. Based on CPSC recall #8607 (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).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 10, 2019, that Universal Security Instruments is recalling battery smoke and fire alarms due to a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire. Owners should immediately inspect their units by pressing the test button; if the alarm does not sound, they must contact the manufacturer for a replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Universal Security Instruments
Product: 10 year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms
Model numbers: MI3050S, MI3050SB
Date codes: 2015JAN19 through 2016JUL11
Color: White
Diameter: 5½ inches
Sold at: Online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 for about $20
What to do
Consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms by pressing the test button. If the alarm sounds, no further action is required. If the smoke alarm does not sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact Universal Security Instruments at 877-612-6955 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.UniversalSecurity.com and click on “Product Safety Notice” for a replacement.
The hazard
The smoke alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire. The company has received 134 reports of failure to properly activate during installation.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Universal Security Instruments has been involved in other recalls, including one on July 10, 2019, for the same product line. Other recent recalls of similar products include Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Recall: Fire Hazard from Battery Overheating (2026-09-03), Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens Recall: Shock and Fire Hazard (2026-07-16), and Galanz Retro Refrigerators Recall: Fire and Burn Hazard Risk (2026-07-30).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for white smoke and fire alarms that are 5½ inches in diameter with "Universal" and "Smoke & Fire Alarm" printed on the front cover. Check the label on the back for model numbers MI3050S or MI3050SB and date codes between 2015JAN19 through 2016JUL11.
Brand
Universal Security Instruments
Product
Battery powered smoke and fire alarms
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Test Your Alarm
Press the test button to determine if the alarm is operating properly and sounds correctly.
Contact Company If Failed
If the smoke alarm does not sound during the test, immediately contact Universal Security for a replacement.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Take action
Contact Universal Security Instruments
We’ve drafted a message you can send Universal Security Instruments to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8607 — Universal Security Instruments Universal Security Smoke Alarm Recall: Risk of Failure to Alert
Hello,
I own a Universal Security Smoke Alarm Recall: Risk of Failure to Alert that is covered by recall 8607 from Universal Security Instruments.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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 qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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