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Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire

Date: July 9, 2009
Company: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

Affected Products

This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY," which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.

Why Was This Recalled?

An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report