CPSC2006-05-02

First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power

BRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill.

Hazard

These alarms can drain the power from batteries rapidly, causing premature low battery power. Consumers will be alerted to the low battery power and the need to replace the battery by a chirping of the unit. If the batteries on the smoke/CO alarm are not replaced before the battery power terminates, the alarm will not detect smoke in the event of a possible fire and the presence of carbon monoxide.

Remedy

Consumers should contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. Until a new alarm is received, consumers should test the batteries in the alarm weekly by pressing the "test" button. If the alarm signals a low battery alert, consumers should immediately replace the batteries. Consumers should not remove their alarms until they have received a replacement alarm.

Sold at

Department, home and hardware stores nationwide, from June 2005 through March 2006 for between $45 and $75.

Affected count

About 145,890 (About 52,400 were sold to consumers)

Injuries reported

CPSC and First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. have received about 329 reports of premature low battery power in these alarms. There have been no reports of injuries, incidents or alarms failing to detect smoke or carbon monoxide.

Manufactured in

Mexico

Products

First Alert® ONELINK™ Battery-Powered Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms

Consumer contact

For more information, contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. at (800) 323-9005 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.firstalert.com

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/First-Alert-Smoke-Alarms-and-Combination-SmokeCO-Alarms-Recalled-for-Rapidly-Draining-Battery-Power

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