Kidde Recalls Smoke and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1766.
This recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarm model i12010S with manufacture dates between December 18, 2013 and May 13, 2014, combination smoke/CO alarm i12010SCO with manufacture dates between December 30, 2013 and May 13, 2014, and combination smoke/CO alarm model KN-COSM-IBA with manufacture date between October 22, 2013 and May 13, 2014. They are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The i12010S and i12010SCO come with sealed 10-year batteries inside. The KN-COSM-IBA model has a compartment on the front for installation of replaceable AA backup batteries. The alarms are white, round and measure about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Kidde is engraved on the front of the alarm. Kidde, the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back of the alarm. "Always On" is also engraved on the front of alarms with sealed 10-year batteries.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1766.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Ced, City Electric Supply, Hd Supply, Home Depot, Menards Inc. And Other Retailers, Electrical Distributors And Online At Amazon.com, Homedepot.com And Shopkidde.com From January 2014 Through July 2014 For Between $30 And $50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1766.
Kidde toll-free at (844) 553-9011 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on Recalls for more information.
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Ced, City Electric Supply, Hd Supply, Home Depot, Menards Inc. And Other Retailers, Electrical Distributors And Online At Amazon.com, Homedepot.com And Shopkidde.com From January 2014 Through July 2014 For Between $30 And $50. Recall FAQ
Ced, City Electric Supply, Hd Supply, Home Depot, Menards Inc. And Other Retailers, Electrical Distributors And Online At Amazon.com, Homedepot.com And Shopkidde.com From January 2014 Through July 2014 For Between $30 And $50. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Kidde Recalls Smoke and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure. The notice was published on September 11, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.