Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
⚠ 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-5356.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5356.
Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke 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 Retail, Department, And Hardware Stores And Through Electrical Distributors Nationwide From August 2008 Through May 2009 For Between $30 And $40. 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-5356.
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
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Retail, Department, And Hardware Stores And Through Electrical Distributors Nationwide From August 2008 Through May 2009 For Between $30 And $40. Recall FAQ
Retail, Department, And Hardware Stores And Through Electrical Distributors Nationwide From August 2008 Through May 2009 For Between $30 And $40. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire. The notice was published on July 9, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 94,000 units are potentially affected.