Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms 7-9-2009

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Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms 7-9-2009
7/14/2009 3:00:00 AM

News
from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, D.C. 20207
For Immediate Release Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 524-2086
July 9, 2009 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Release #09-DRAFT FOR CLEARANCE CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product:
Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Units:
About 94,000 Manufacturer:
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. Hazard:
An electro static discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electro static discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported. Description:
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. Sold at:
Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40. Manufactured in:
China Remedy:
Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm. Customer Contact:
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.

Resources:
PI2000-Smoke%20Alarms-CPSC.pdf

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