CPSC recall 19-031, announced November 8, 2018, covers IDT International Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock (about 10,000 units). The bedside fire alarm and clock can fail to operate and fully alert consumers to a fire. The notice cites 77 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product if the digital display is not working and contact Lifetone Technology to receive a prepaid label for the return of the alarms and instructions on receiving a free replacement alarm. Recall contact: call 800-648-7923, or go to www.lifetonesafety.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.
The serial number is printed on the left side of the silver sticker on the bottom of the unit.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves Lifetone HLAC151 Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock with serial numbers ranging from AC160600001 through AC160604102 and AC170100001 through AC170106030 only. The serial number is printed on the left side of the silver sticker on the bottom of the unit. The bedside alarm and clock is an assistive alerting device intended for in-home use by individuals with hearing loss. The alarm detects the T3 emergency signal given by existing smoke alarms. When the T3 signal from a smoke alarm is detected, the alarm signals at a lower frequency, which may be better heard by individuals with mild to severe hearing loss. The alarm also gives spoken emergency signals "FIRE GET OUT" in both English and Spanish. Defective units continue to sound a low frequency emergency audio signal and spoken signal "FIRE GET OUT" in English and Spanish but the optional bed shaker, if attached, will not operate. The white, rectangle clock measures 8.5 inches wide by 4.2 inches high by 4.5 inches wide. The fire alarm and clock has "Lifetone" printed on the front of the unit and a digital display with the date, time and type of emergency. There is a large black dome-shaped microphone on the top left of the alarm.
What to look for
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the left side of the silver sticker on the bottom of the unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- November 2016 through September 2018
- Price paid
- $215
Why it was recalled
The bedside fire alarm and clock can fail to operate and fully alert consumers to a fire.
Incidents and injuries
Lifetone has received 77 reports of alarms with a blank screen. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product if the digital display is not working and contact Lifetone Technology to receive a prepaid label for the return of the alarms and instructions on receiving a free 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.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-648-7923, or go to www.lifetonesafety.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
- IDT International
- Manufacturer
- IDT International Limited, of China
- Product type
- Smoke alarms
- Recall number
- 19-031
- Units
- About 10,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at www.lifetonesafety.com for about $215 and installed by fire departments and the American Red Cross nationwide from November 2016 through September 2018.
- Importer
- Lifetone Technology Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
This recall in context
Compared with the 36 smoke alarm recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 10,000 units: the 18th-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.
- Time on sale
- 23 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Lifetone Technology at 800-648-7923 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.lifetonesafety.com and click on the Product Safety tab 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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