Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4289.
The recall includes FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008. The date code appears on the back of the unit with a four-digit year, three-digit month followed by the day (ex: 2007JUN1 for June 1, 2007). Units with a manufacture date code prior to June 1, 2007 are not included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4289.
Consumers should contact Maple Chase immediately to receive a free comparable replacement alarm and make arrangements to return their recalled alarms. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until they receive the replacement alarm.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Commercial Electrical Distributors And Electrical Contractors And Builders For Installation Into New Home Construction. A Limited Number Of Units Were Sold At Menard's Nationwide From June 2007 Through February 2008 For About $20 (10000 Series) And $30 (12000 Series). or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4289.
For more information, contact Maple Chase toll-free at (888) 879-3906 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web site at www.firexsafety.com
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Commercial Electrical Distributors And Electrical Contractors And Builders For Installation Into New Home Construction. A Limited Number Of Units Were Sold At Menard's Nationwide From June 2007 Through February 2008 For About $20 (10000 Series) And $30 (12000 Series). Recall FAQ
Commercial Electrical Distributors And Electrical Contractors And Builders For Installation Into New Home Construction. A Limited Number Of Units Were Sold At Menard's Nationwide From June 2007 Through February 2008 For About $20 (10000 Series) And $30 (12000 Series). is the subject of a consumer products recall: Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction. The notice was published on May 15, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 280,000 units are potentially affected.