Reported Jul 10, 2019
Universal Security Instruments Recalls to Inspect Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
Universal Security Instruments of Owings Mills, Md.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. Press the test button to determine if it is operating properly. If the alarm sounds no further action is required. Additional instructions are located on the firm's website. If smoke alarm does not sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact Universal Security for a replacement.
Firm contact: Universal Security Instruments at 877-612-6955 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.UniversalSecurity.com and click on “Product Safety Notice” for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Battery powered smoke and fire alarms
- Amount recalled
- About 180,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 about $20.
Why it was recalled
The smoke alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: The company has received 134 reports of failure to properly activate during installation.
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