CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 19162
Battery powered smoke and fire alarms
Published July 10, 2019 · Recall initiated: July 10, 2019
What's the 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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Universal Security Instruments, of Owings Mills, Md.
- Distributor
- Online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 about $20
- Country
- US
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