Recall #19-162 · Published July 10, 2019
Universal Security Instruments Battery powered smoke and fire 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
MI3050SThe 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 noticeWhy 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.
- 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