Recall #14-275 · Published September 11, 2014

Fyrnetics Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

Kidde Recalls Smoke and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure

CPSC published a recall notice for Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms from Fyrnetics on September 11, 2014. CPSC identifies this hazard: The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage. The official remedy states: 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.

Model i12010S
Model i12010S
Image: CPSC recall notice

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

Additional identifying details

Kidde, 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 notice

Why it was recalled

The alarms could fail to alert consumers of a fire or a CO incident following a power outage.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

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.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Fyrnetics Ltd. of Hong Kong
Recall number
14-275
Units
About 1.2 million in the United States and about 112,000 in Canada
Manufactured in
China
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.
Importer
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.

Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

CPSC product type: Smoke Detectors/Alarms

Recall contact information

Kidde toll-free at (844) 553-9011 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on Recalls for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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