Recalled Product

Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

On 2009-07-09, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms due to a potential fire & burn hazard. This product sold new beginning in August 2008 for about $30 to $40.

About 90,000 units are involved in this Walter Kidde Portable Equipment smoke alarm recall.
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This was the 1st recall of products in the Fire, Smoke & CO Alarms category in 2009. Since 2005, there have been approximately 10 similar recalls, involving about 800,000 product units. See other recently recalled Fire, Smoke & CO Alarms.

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What is the problem?

An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.

How can I tell if I own this product?

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.

These items were sold new⁺ at Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

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

For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 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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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.