CPSC2019-07-10
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 about $20
Affected count
About 180,000
Injuries reported
The company has received 134 reports of failure to properly activate during installation.
Manufactured in
Hong Kong
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Battery powered smoke and fire alarms
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Universal-Security-Instruments-Recalls-to-Inspect-Smoke-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-FireDon't want to check this manually?
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