CPSC2004-02-12
CPSC, GE Security, Inc. Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
GE Security, Inc., (GE Security) of Tualatin, Ore.
Hazard
The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation, due to an internal software error. These CO alarms do not provide an "end of life" signal or other indication of inoperability, even if the test button is depressed.
Remedy
Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for the free installation of a replacement CO alarm.
Sold at
Distributors, dealers and installers of security systems nationwide, from November 2000 through October 2003, for about $49.
Affected count
About 74,000
Injuries reported
GE Security has received one report that the CO detector did not operate properly in the presence of CO. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms
Consumer contact
Call UTC Fire and Security (formerly GE Security) at 855-286-8889 option 2 between 8am and 8pm ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-GE-Security-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarms-Don't want to check this manually?
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