CPSC recall 09-266, announced July 9, 2009, covers Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms (about 94,000 units). An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm. Recall contact: call (877) 524-2086, or go to www.kidde.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.
Affected model numbers
The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY," which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the smoke alarm
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- August 2008 through May 2009
- Price paid
- $30 to $40
Why it was recalled
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Contact the firm. Call (877) 524-2086, or go to www.kidde.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
- Manufacturer
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
- Product type
- Smoke alarms
- Recall number
- 09-266
- Units
- About 94,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
CPSC product type: Smoke Detectors/Alarms
This recall in context
Compared with the 36 smoke alarm recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 94,000 units: the 11th-largest of 28 smoke alarm recalls that state a unit count. The median is 28,500 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 32 of 36 smoke alarm recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment is named in 9 CPSC notices in this index, from 1992 to 2021. This recall is the 3rd. The one before: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers (09-151, Mar 2009). 6 of them are smoke alarm recalls.
- Time on sale
- 10 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidde.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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