Recalls / 2016-11-10

Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure

17031 · Recalled 2016-11-10 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.

Reported injuries

Kidde has received eight reports of incidents with the recalled alarms. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms		About 3.6 million (in addition 1.5 million were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Made in: China
Sold at: Electrical distributors, home centers nationwide, online at Amazon.com, $65.

Consumer contact

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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Source: CPSC recall 17031. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.