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MI3050S

Is MI3050S recalled? Yes. Model number MI3050S is listed in CPSC recall 19-162: Universal Security Instruments Battery powered smoke and fire alarms, announced July 10, 2019. Hazard: fire. Remedy: replacement.

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Recall 19-162, published July 10, 2019

Universal Security Instruments Battery powered smoke and fire 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

MI3050S
Additional identifying details

The label on the back of the alarm lists the model number and date code.

Which products are included?

This recall involves Universal Security Instruments 10 year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers MI3050S and MI3050SB and with date codes between 2015JAN19 through 2016JUL11. The smoke alarms are white in color and 5½ inches in diameter. "Universal" and "Smoke & Fire Alarm" are printed on the front cover of the alarm. The label on the back of the alarm lists the model number and date code.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The smoke alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. Press the test button to determine if it is operating properly. If the alarm sounds no further action is required. Additional instructions are located on the firm's website. If smoke alarm does not sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact Universal Security for a replacement.

Remedy type: Replace

What should I do if I have MI3050S?

  1. Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with MI3050S, then check the date codes the notice lists.
  2. Contact the firm. Call 877-612-6955, or go to www.UniversalSecurity.com.
  3. Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement.
  4. Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
Brand
Universal Security Instruments
Recall published
July 10, 2019
Category
Smoke & CO Alarms
Units
About 180,000
Sold at / sales period
Online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 about $20

Other model numbers in this recall

The other one starts with MI3050S, like MI3050S.

MI3050SB
View official CPSC notice Full recall details

Universal Security Instruments recall history

Universal Security Instruments is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2000 to 2022. Recall 19-162 (Jul 2019), which lists MI3050S, is the 2nd of them.

One other Universal Security Instruments smoke alarm recall is in this index, with the model numbers it lists:

A model number missing from these lists is not proof that it is unaffected. Some notices identify products by description, date code, or UPC instead, and this index holds only CPSC notices.

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