Note: The firm’s recall hotline phone number changed to 800-880-6788 on March 27, 2024
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Model i12010S -
Model i12010SCO -
Model KN-COSM-IBA
The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage.
About 1.2 million in the United States and about 112,000 in Canada
Kidde toll-free at 800-880-6788 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/support/product-alerts/ and click on Recalls for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarm model i12010S with manufacture dates between December 18, 2013 and May 13, 2014, combination smoke/CO alarm i12010SCO with manufacture dates between December 30, 2013 and May 13, 2014, and combination smoke/CO alarm model KN-COSM-IBA with manufacture date between October 22, 2013 and May 13, 2014. They are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The i12010S and i12010SCO come with sealed 10 year batteries inside. The KN-COSM-IBA model has a compartment on the front for installation of replaceable AA backup batteries. The alarms are white, round and measure 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 of the alarm. "Always On" is also engraved on the front of alarms with sealed 10-year batteries.
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke or combination smoke/CO alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
None reported
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Fyrnetics Ltd. of Hong Kong
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