Risk Of Failure To Alert Consumers To A Fire Prompts Kidde To Recall Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

CHARLOTTE, NC — Kidde is recalling nearly 500,000 of their dual-sensor smoke alarms in the U.S. and Canada due to a defect that may prevent them from alerting consumers to a fire.

The recalled models include the PI2010 and the PI9010 dual sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms that were produced between September 2016 and October 2017.

The company says a yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process may cover one of the two smoke sensors, which could prevent the alarm from detecting smoke.

Consumers are asked to visually inspect their alarm through an opening on the side, and, if a yellow cap is visible, contact Kidde to request instructions on getting a free replacement. The company says you should not try and take the device apart. Additionally, consumers should only remove and discard the defective device after their new replacement is received.

If no yellow cap is found upon inspection, the company says the device should be reinstalled and no further action is needed.

Roughly 452,000 were distributed throughout the United States, and about 40,000 in Canada.

The devices were sold at Menards, The Home Depot, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, ShopKidde.com and other websites from September 2016 through January 2018 for between $20 and $40.

To contact Kidde about your free replacement, call Kidde toll-free at 833-551-7739 from 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday, from 9am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday, or visit them online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall.”