Model number check

2040-DSR

This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published May 6, 2021.

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Recall #21-130 · Published May 6, 2021

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

2040-DSR

Additional identifying details

The model number is printed on the back of the alarm.

Which products are included?

This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms. The recalled units are Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms. Only alarms with the TruSense logo or "AMBER=FAULT" printed on the front of the alarm are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the back of the alarm. Model Alarm Type 2040-DSR Smoke 2050-DS10 Smoke 2060-ASR Smoke 2070-VDSCR Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide 2070-VASCR Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide 2070-VDSR Smoke 2070-VASR Smoke

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The smoke alarm and the combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can fail to alert consumers to a fire.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.

Remedy type: Replace

Brand: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment
Recall published: May 6, 2021
Category: Smoke & CO Alarms
Units: About 226,000
Sold at / sales period: Walmart, Home Depot, Menards and other department, home and hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com and other online retailers from May 2019 through September 2020 for between $10 and $70.

Other model numbers in this recall

2050-DS102060-ASR2070-VDSCR2070-VASCR2070-VDSR2070-VASR

View official CPSC notice Full recall details

Related recalls

Selected by shared brand or household-product category.

Mar 21, 2018No. 18-128Smoke & CO Alarms

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

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Hazard: A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home.

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Nov 2, 2017No. 18-022Smoke & CO Alarms

Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported

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Hazard: The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard.

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Nov 10, 2016No. 17-031Smoke & CO Alarms

Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure

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Hazard: The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.