Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). 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-8289.
This recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms. "KIDDE" is printed on the front center of the smoke alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model Date Code PI9010 (DC/battery powered) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13 PI2010 (AC/hardwired) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8289.
Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Consumers should not attempt to take apart the alarm, open the casing, or otherwise remove the yellow cap themselves. If a yellow cap is present, the consumer should immediately contact Kidde to receive instructions and request a free replacement smoke alarm. They should remove and discard the recalled smoke alarm only after they receive and install the replacement alarm. If no yellow cap is present, consumers should reinstall the smoke alarm and no further action is needed.
✅ 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 Menards, The Home Depot, Walmart And Other Department, Home And Hardware Stores Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com, Shopkidde.com And Other Websites From September 2016 Through January 2018 For Between $20 And $40. 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-8289.
Kidde toll-free at 833-551-7739 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.
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Menards, The Home Depot, Walmart And Other Department, Home And Hardware Stores Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com, Shopkidde.com And Other Websites From September 2016 Through January 2018 For Between $20 And $40. Recall FAQ
Menards, The Home Depot, Walmart And Other Department, Home And Hardware Stores Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com, Shopkidde.com And Other Websites From September 2016 Through January 2018 For Between $20 And $40. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire. The notice was published on March 21, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 452,000 units are potentially affected.