| On July 9, 2009 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Walter
Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. recalled:
Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
About 94,000 units are involved.
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a
fire. The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions
involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 524-2086
Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarm model PI2000. The
alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH" ad "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
Sold at retail, department and hardware stores and through electrical distributors
nationwide from August, 2008 through May, 2009 f0or between $30 and $40.
Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
Contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2986 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidde.com.
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Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire