CPSC recall 18-128, announced March 21, 2018, covers Fyrnetics Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms - models PI2010 and PI9010 (about 452,000 units). A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Recall contact: call 833-551-7739, 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.
The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm.
Which products are included?
This recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms. "KIDDE" is printed on the front center of the smoke alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model Date Code PI9010 (DC/battery powered) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13 PI2010 (AC/hardwired) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
PI. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the alarm
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2016 through January 2018
- Where sold
- Menards, The Home Depot, Walmart, and Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $20 to $40
Why it was recalled
A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the yellow protective cap being present on a smoke alarm before it was installed in a consumer's home. No reports of incidents or injuries as a result of a yellow cap being present have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Consumers should not attempt to take apart the alarm, open the casing, or otherwise remove the yellow cap themselves. If a yellow cap is present, the consumer should immediately contact Kidde to receive instructions and request a free replacement smoke alarm. They should remove and discard the recalled smoke alarm only after they receive and install the replacement alarm. If no yellow cap is present, consumers should reinstall the smoke alarm and no further action is needed.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Contact the firm. Call 833-551-7739, or go to www.kidde.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- Fyrnetics
- Manufacturer
- Fyrnetics Limited, of Hong Kong
- Product type
- Smoke alarms
- Recall number
- 18-128
- Units
- About 452,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 40,000 were sold in Canada.)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Menards, The Home Depot, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com and other websites from September 2016 through January 2018 for between $20 and $40.
- Importer
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
- Distributor
- Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
This recall in context
Compared with the 36 smoke alarm recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 452,000 units: the 3rd-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.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 12 of 36 smoke alarm recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Fyrnetics is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2014 to 2018. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Fyrnetics Kidde hard-wired smoke and combination smoke/carbon monoxide… (14-275, Sep 2014). 2 of them are smoke alarm recalls.
- Time on sale
- 17 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Kidde toll-free at 833-551-7739 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.
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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