Recalls / 2021-05-06

Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

21130 · Recalled 2021-05-06 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms. The recalled units are Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms. Only alarms with the TruSense logo or "AMBER=FAULT" printed on the front of the alarm are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the back of the alarm. Model Alarm Type 2040-DSR Smoke 2050-DS10 Smoke 2060-ASR Smoke 2070-VDSCR Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide 2070-VASCR Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide 2070-VDSR Smoke 2070-VASR Smoke

Hazards

The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.

Reported injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms		About 226,000

Parties

Importer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Made in: China
Sold at: Walmart, Home Depot, Menards, other department, home, hardware stores, electrical distributors nationwide, online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com, other retailers from May 2019 through September 2020 for between $10, $70.

Consumer contact

Kidde toll-free at 844-796-9972 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday or online at www.kiddetsalarmrecall.rsvpcomm.com or www.kidde.com and click on "Support" and then "Product Alerts" for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 21130. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.