Reported Mar 31, 2022
Universal Security Instruments Recalls Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure…
Universal Security Instruments Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately contact Universal Security Instruments for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
Firm contact: Universal Security Instruments toll-free at 877-220-0046 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.universalsecurity.com/reg-form-2022/alert or at www.universalsecurity.com and click on "Important Recall Information" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Amount recalled
- About 8,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Electrical distributors nationwide and online at Walmart.com and other websites from June 2017 through December 2019 for between $50 and $80..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Universal Security Instruments has received two reports of units that failed to alarm for the presence of carbon monoxide within the specified time requirement. No injuries have been reported.
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