Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
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Published on 11-12-2016 09:53 PM
Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
November 12, 2016
Bethesda, MD - - (November 10, 2016) - - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that Kidde is recalling the Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.
Kidde identifies the recalled alarm as: "KN-COSM-IB Hardwired Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm".
According to the recall notice, the alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its seven year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.
According to the recall notice, the affected alarms should be replaced.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, this recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home’s electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. “Kidde” is engraved on the front of the alarm. “Kidde,” the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back on the alarm.
The recall notice indicates that consumers may contact Kidde toll-free at 855-239-0490 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Notice” for more information.
Other information concerning the recall may be seen at:
http://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/ or press here
https://s3.amazonaws.com/inmar-adx-f...ov+10+2016.pdf (or press here)
Information source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission