Smoke Alarm Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. has issued a voluntary recall of about 94,000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms.

This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY," which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug 01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.

An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. The firm has received two reported incident of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 5240- 2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kidde.com.

If you have further questions regarding this bulletin, please contact Building Materials Listing Program Coordinator Francis Mateo at francis.mateo@fire.ca.gov or (916) 445-8396.

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