First Alert® ONELINK™ Battery-Powered Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms
Published May 2, 2006
Summary
CPSC records recall 06151, published May 2, 2006. Recalling firm: BRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill.; Reported units: About 145,890 (About 52,400 were sold to consumers).
What's the 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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill.
- Manufacturer
- BRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill.
- Distributor
- Department, home and hardware stores nationwide, from June 2005 through March 2006 for between $45 and $75.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was First Alert® ONELINK™ Battery-Powered Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 06151 on May 2, 2006. Reported 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill..