CPSC recall 22-111, announced March 31, 2022, covers Universal Security Instruments 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms (about 8,000 units). The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately contact Universal Security Instruments for a free replacement alarm. Recall contact: call 877-220-0046, or go to www.universalsecurity.com/reg-form-2022/alert.
Advertisements
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 brand name "UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC." or "USI ELECTRIC" is printed on the front of the alarms above "Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarm." The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarms.
Which products are included?
This recall involves two models and two date codes of Universal Security Instruments 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarms. Model MPC322S has 10-year sealed batteries and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN09. Model MPC122S is a hardwired alarm with 10-year sealed battery backup and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN02. The brand name "UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC." or "USI ELECTRIC" is printed on the front of the alarms above "Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarm." The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarms.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 3 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the alarms
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- June 2017 through December 2019
- Where sold
- Walmart, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $50 to $80
Why it was recalled
The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
Incidents and injuries
Universal Security Instruments has received two reports of units that failed to alarm for the presence of carbon monoxide within the specified time requirement. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Universal Security Instruments for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 3 listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Contact the firm. Call 877-220-0046, or go to www.universalsecurity.com/reg-form-2022/alert.
- 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.
Advertisements
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Carbon monoxide alarms
- Recall number
- 22-111
- Units
- About 8,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Electrical distributors nationwide and online at Walmart.com and other websites from June 2017 through December 2019 for between $50 and $80.
- Importer
- Universal Security Instruments Inc., of Owings Mills, Maryland
This recall in context
Compared with the 19 carbon monoxide alarm recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 8,000 units: the 12th-largest of 14 carbon monoxide alarm recalls that state a unit count. The median is 62,000 units.
- Hazards
- Carbon monoxide: named in 11 of 19 carbon monoxide alarm recalls, the most common hazard among them. Poisoning: named in 4 of 19 carbon monoxide alarm recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 6 of 19 carbon monoxide alarm recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Universal Security Instruments is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2000 to 2022. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Universal Security Instruments Battery powered smoke and fire alarms (19-162, Jul 2019).
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 27 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Universal Security Instruments toll-free at 877-220-0046 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.universalsecurity.com/reg-form-2022/alert or at www.universalsecurity.com and click on "Important Recall Information" 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.
Advertisements
