Smoke Alarm Recalls

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The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for recalls of smoke alarms. https://cpsc.gov

• CPSC Recall No.: 19-162 : On July 10, 2019, Universal Security Instruments recalls about 180,000 smoke alarms. The smoke alarms may have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate.
• CPSC Recall No.: 19-031 : On November 8, 2018, Lifetone Technology recalled about 10,000 beside fire alarms and clocks. The smoke alarms may fail to operate.
• CPSC Recall No.: 18-128 : On March 21, 2018, Kidde/Fyrnetics recalled around 500,000 duel sensor smoke alarms because they were assembled without removing the yellow protective cap over one of the sensors.
• CPSC Recall No.: 17-031 : On November 10, 2016, Kidde recalled approximately 5 Million combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. These alarms should continuously chirp after the alarm reaches it 7-year end of life. If the battery is replaced the alarm will stop chirping.
• CPSC Recall No.: 15-573 : On September 9, 2016, Bosch Security Systems recalled about 950 Radion wireless smoke alarms. They may fail to alert consumers to a fire.
• CPSC Recall No.: 14-275 : On September 11, 2014, Kidde recalled approximately 1.3 Million hard-wired combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. The alarms could fail to sound following a power outage.
• CPSC Recall No.: 14-255 : On August 13, 2014, ESL and Interlogic brands recalls about 150,00 because radio frequency interference can cause the detector to fail to alert consumers.
• CPSC Recall No.: 14-187 : On May 21, 2014, Nest Labs (Google) recalled 440,000 combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms.
• CPSC Recall No.: 09-266 : On July 9, 2009, Kidde recalled about 94,000 Model 12000 duel sensor smoke alarms. An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit.
• CPSC Recall No.: 08-267 : On May 15, 2008, Maple Chase Co. recalled about 280,000 Combination smoke and carbon monoxide units due to alarm malfunction.
• CPSC Recall No.: 06-151 : On May 2, 2006, Fire Alert (BRK) recalled approximately 150,000 combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. The alarms can rapidly drain the battery.
• CPSC Recall No.: 00-115 : On May 25, 2000, Universal Security Instruments recalls about 34,000 smoke alarms. A Capacitor in the alarm can burn out, releasing smoke and melting the cover.
• CPSC Recall No.: 92-130 : On September 4, 1992, BRK recalled approximately 3.5 million smoke alarms. Corrosion on the horns' electrical contacts can cause them not to sound.
• CPSC Recall No.: 83-055 : On November 1, 1983 , Electro Signal Lab (ESL) recalled about 500,000 smoke alarms. The units may not sound or fail to sound loudly.
• CPSC Recall No.: 77-081 : On July 29, 1997, Master Lock Company recalled about 32,000 battery and duel powered smoke alarms. Some of the alarms were inadequately cleansed of soldering flux and may fail to alarm when the relative humidity is over 70%.