Kidde Recalls
Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor
Smoke Alarms
Units: About 94,000
Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment
Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the
unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
Description: This recall involves Kidde dual
sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be
identified by two buttons, "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO
TEST WEEKLY," which are located on the front/center of
the alarm. The model number and date code are on the
back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01
through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde
immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
Consumer Contact: For additional information,
contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's
Web site at www.kidde.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including
pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09266.html
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