CPSC, GE Security, Inc. Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2733.
These ESL SafeAir 240-COE Carbon Monoxide alarms are hard-wired and require professional installation. The white, rectangular units are about 6 inches long and 2.75 inches high. "CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM" and "DO NOT PAINT" are written on the front of the units. "240-Coe, "SENTROL," (a former name of the company) and the date code are written on the back. The date code is a four-digit number ending with a "T." The four digits denote the year and week of manufacture. For example, the date code "0045T" refers to a unit that was manufactured in the 45th week of 2000. Only units with date codes 0045T (November 2000) through 0235T (August 2002) are included in the recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2733.
Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for the free installation of a replacement CO alarm.
✅ 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 Distributors, Dealers And Installers Of Security Systems Nationwide, From November 2000 Through October 2003, For About $49. 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-2733.
Call UTC Fire and Security (formerly GE Security) at 855-286-8889 option 2 between 8am and 8pm ET Monday through Friday.
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Distributors, Dealers And Installers Of Security Systems Nationwide, From November 2000 Through October 2003, For About $49. Recall FAQ
Distributors, Dealers And Installers Of Security Systems Nationwide, From November 2000 Through October 2003, For About $49. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, GE Security, Inc. Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms. The notice was published on February 12, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 74,000 units are potentially affected.