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 label on the back of the alarm lists the model number and date code.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Universal Security Instruments 10 year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers MI3050S and MI3050SB and with date codes between 2015JAN19 through 2016JUL11. The smoke alarms are white in color and 5½ inches in diameter. "Universal" and "Smoke & Fire Alarm" are printed on the front cover of the alarm. The label on the back of the alarm lists the model number and date code.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The smoke alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received 134 reports of failure to properly activate during installation.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. Press the test button to determine if it is operating properly. If the alarm sounds no further action is required. Additional instructions are located on the firm's website. If smoke alarm does not sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact Universal Security for a replacement.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Smoke alarms
- Recall number
- 19-162
- Units
- About 180,000
- Manufactured in
- Hong Kong
- Sold at / sales period
- Online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 about $20
- Importer
- Universal Security Instruments, of Owings Mills, Md.
Recall contact information
Universal Security Instruments at 877-612-6955 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.UniversalSecurity.com and click on “Product Safety Notice” for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.