CPSC recall 25-095, announced January 16, 2025, covers Three61 Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms (about 328,000 units). The smoke alarms can malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should immediately contact Three61 for a free replacement alarm, including shipping. Recall contact: go to www.samuraibrands.com/recall, or email recall@samuraibrands.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.
This recall involves Samurai-branded mini smoke alarms, model number SM1.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Samurai-branded mini smoke alarms, model number SM1. The white and silver plastic smoke alarms measure about 2.5 by 2.5 by 2.5 inches. They were sold in packs of two or three alarms and came with lithium-ion batteries, adhesive stickers, screws, mounting plates and an instruction manual. "Smoke" appears on the front of the alarm below a button and "installed on" on the back. The model number is located on the product packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the product packaging
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2020 through November 2024
- Price paid
- $40 to $50
Why it was recalled
The smoke alarms can malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death. Smoke sensitivity tests performed on the alarms by CPSC found that one of the detectors that was tested failed to alert when exposed to pre-determined concentrations of smoke.
Incidents and injuries
Three61 has received eight reports of the alarms failing to activate in the presence of smoke. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Three61 for a free replacement alarm, including shipping. To register, consumers must write "Recalled" with a permanent marker on the smoke alarm and submit a photo of the marked product to the recall website at www.samuraibrands.com/recall. Once registered, the firm will immediately ship the replacement alarm. Consumers should keep the recalled smoke alarms installed until receiving the replacement alarm. Consumers should install the replacement alarms immediately upon receiving them. Three61 is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Go to www.samuraibrands.com/recall, or email recall@samuraibrands.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free. It also says the firm is contacting known buyers directly.
- 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
- Three61
- Product type
- Smoke alarms
- Recall number
- 25-095
- Units
- About 328,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Through HSN nationwide and online at HSN.com from July 2020 through November 2024 for between $40 and $50, depending on the amount purchased.
- Importer
- Three61 LLC, of Palm Harbor, Florida
This recall in context
Compared with the 36 smoke alarm recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 328,000 units: the 6th-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
- About 4 years. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Three61 via email at recall@samuraibrands.com, or online at www.samuraibrands.com/recall or www.samuraibrands.com and click the recall banner on the top of the page 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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