Recall 14-275, published September 11, 2014
Fyrnetics Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
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
I12010SCOKidde, the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back of the alarm.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarm model i12010S with manufacture dates between December 18, 2013 and May 13, 2014, combination smoke/CO alarm i12010SCO with manufacture dates between December 30, 2013 and May 13, 2014, and combination smoke/CO alarm model KN-COSM-IBA with manufacture date between October 22, 2013 and May 13, 2014. They are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The i12010S and i12010SCO come with sealed 10-year batteries inside. The KN-COSM-IBA model has a compartment on the front for installation of replaceable AA backup batteries. The alarms are white, round and measure about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Kidde is engraved on the front of the alarm. Kidde, the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back of the alarm. "Always On" is also engraved on the front of alarms with sealed 10-year batteries.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke or combination smoke/CO alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
What should I do if I have I12010SCO?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with I12010SCO, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Contact the firm. Call (844) 553-9011, or go to www.kidde.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- Fyrnetics
- Recall published
- September 11, 2014
- Category
- Smoke & CO Alarms
- Units
- About 1.2 million in the United States and about 112,000 in Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- CED, City Electric Supply, HD Supply, Home Depot, Menards Inc. and other retailers, electrical distributors and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com and shopkidde.com from January 2014 through July 2014 for between $30 and $50.
