Kidde recalls hard-wired smoke and CO alarms from 2013-2014 that may fail to alert during power outages. Consumers should contact Kidde for free replacements before installing new alarms.
The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage.
Kidde is recalling certain hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms made between December 2013 and May 2014 because they could fail to alert during power outages. This means the alarms might not work when needed to save lives during a fire or carbon monoxide incident.
The alarms have sealed 10-year batteries but could fail to alert during power outages. This means they might not detect fires or carbon monoxide leaks when the home's electrical system goes down, which is critical for safety.
Homeowners with the recalled alarms (model i12010S, i12010SCO, or KN-COSM-IBA) from December 2013 to May 2014 are affected. People living in homes with hard-wired alarms are most at risk during power outages.
Look for white, round alarms about 5-6 inches in diameter with 'Kidde' engraved on the front. Check the back label for model numbers and manufacture dates between December 2013 and May 2014.
Call Kidde directly to get a free replacement smoke or combination smoke/CO alarm.
Continue using the recalled alarms until you install a replacement alarm.
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke or combination smoke/CO alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
No, you can keep using the recalled alarms until you install a replacement alarm.
The recalled models are i12010S, i12010SCO, and KN-COSM-IBA with specific manufacture dates between December 2013 and May 2014.
Alarms with sealed 10-year batteries have 'Always On' engraved on the front.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kidde to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1766 — Kidde Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms Hello, I own a Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms that is covered by recall 1766 from Kidde. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke or combination smoke/CO 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.
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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.
