Nearly 500,000 smoke detectors that might not be able to detect smoke are being recalled by a company based in North Carolina.
The
company Kidde has issued a recall for models PI2010 and PI9010 due to a
manufacturer defect, The News & Observer reports.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Wednesday.
North
Carolina company Kidde is recalling nearly half a million of their
PI2010 (pictured) and PI9010 models due to a manufacturer defect
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The issue stems from a yellow cap that was possibly left on the devices during manufacturing and covers one of two sensors
These
models were sold nationwide and online from September 2016 through this
January for $20 to $40. Model numbers can be found on the back of the
units.
About 40,000 smoke detectors sold in Canada may also be defective.
The
issue stems from a yellow cap that was possibly left on the devices
during manufacturing and covers one of two sensors, compromising the
smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke.
'If
no yellow cap is present, consumers should reinstall the smoke alarm
and no further action is needed,' the Consumer Product Safety Commission
said.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Wednesday
No reports of incidents or injuries as a result of a yellow cap being present have been reported.
Kidde
also recalled 38 million fire extinguishers last year. They had a
design flaw that could have prevented them from working and parts of the
extinguisher could detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard.
Those
with affected smoke alarms can register for replacements by calling
833-551-7739 or visiting kidde-smoke-alarm-recallusen.expertinquiry.com.
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Those with affected smoke alarms can register for replacements by calling 833-551-7739
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