The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09266·Announced 2009-07-09

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms That May Fail to Warn of Fire

Kidde is recalling about 94,000 Model PI2000 dual sensor smoke alarms because electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it to fail to warn of a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (smoke alarm failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. is recalling approximately 94,000 Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms. The recall involves alarms with date codes from August 1, 2008, through May 4, 2009. These units can be identified by two buttons labeled "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY" on the front/center of the alarm.

The hazard is that an electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.

The affected smoke alarms were sold at retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40. Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm. For additional information, consumers can 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 website at www.kidde.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Manufacturer
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Smoke Detectors/Alarms
Hazard
Affected units
94,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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