CPSCNovember 10, 2016consumer
Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact Kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new alarm.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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- CPSCNorthern Tool + Equipment Recalls Hot Water Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard2026-01-29
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- CPSCMidea Recalls About 1.7 Million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners Due to Risk of Mold Exposure2025-06-05
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