CPSC recall 08-267, announced May 15, 2008, covers Maple Chase FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms (about 280,000 units). The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should contact Maple Chase immediately to receive a free comparable replacement alarm and make arrangements to return their recalled alarms. Recall contact: call (888) 879-3906, or go to www.firexsafety.com.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recall includes FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008. The date code appears on the back of the unit with a four-digit year, three-digit month followed by the day (ex: 2007JUN1 for June 1, 2007). Units with a manufacture date code prior to June 1, 2007 are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes and item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- June 2007 through February 2008
- Price paid
- $20 to $30
Why it was recalled
The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Maple Chase immediately to receive a free comparable replacement alarm and make arrangements to return their recalled alarms. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until they receive the replacement alarm.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 879-3906, or go to www.firexsafety.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Maple Chase
- Manufacturer
- Maple Chase Company, of Plain City, Ohio
- Product type
- Carbon monoxide alarms
- Recall number
- 08-267
- Units
- About 280,000
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Commercial electrical distributors and electrical contractors and builders for installation into new home construction. A limited number of units were sold at Menard's nationwide from June 2007 through February 2008 for about $20 (10000 series) and $30 (12000 series).
FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms
CPSC product type: Carbon Monoxide Detectors/Alarms
This recall in context
Compared with the 19 carbon monoxide alarm recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 280,000 units: the 4th-largest of 14 carbon monoxide alarm recalls that state a unit count. The median is 62,000 units.
- Brand history
- Maple Chase is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 1992 to 2008. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Seatt Black & Decker Slim Line battery operated smoke detectors (93-026, Dec 1992).
- Time on sale
- 9 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Maple Chase toll-free at (888) 879-3906 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web site at www.firexsafety.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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