The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12701·Announced 2011-10-20

ADT Recalls Carbon Monoxide Detectors for End-of-Life Signal Failure

ADT is recalling about 20,000 hard-wired CO detectors that may fail to alert users when they reach the end of their useful life, posing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.

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 (carbon monoxide poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

ADT Security Services Inc. is recalling approximately 20,000 hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors, model CO 1224T, manufactured by Sensor System. These detectors were installed by ADT between October 2008 and December 2010 as part of home security systems. The model number is located behind the front cover of the device.

The recall is due to a wiring defect where some detectors were not properly connected to the ADT alarm system. When these detectors reach the end of their useful life, they are supposed to send a signal to the home alarm panel to make a sound and notify ADT's monitoring center. Due to the improper wiring, the sound may not go off, and no signal may be sent to the monitoring center. Failing to replace a carbon monoxide detector at the end of its useful life poses a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should contact ADT immediately for a free inspection of the recalled detectors and, if necessary, a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to disable the recalled detectors. ADT has contacted all customers. For additional information, consumers can contact ADT toll-free at (800) 238-2727 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.us.adt.com.

The recalled product

Product
CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors
Manufacturer
Sensor System, of St. Charles, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Safety Detectors
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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