Kidde Recalls 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-7904.
This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures 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 on the alarm.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7904.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact Kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new 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 Electrical Distributors And Home Centers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com From June 2004 Through December 2010 For Between $40 And $65. 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-7904.
Kidde toll-free at 855-239-0490 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Notice" for more information.
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Electrical Distributors And Home Centers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com From June 2004 Through December 2010 For Between $40 And $65. Recall FAQ
Electrical Distributors And Home Centers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com From June 2004 Through December 2010 For Between $40 And $65. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure. The notice was published on November 10, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3 units are potentially affected.