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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 3.6 million (in addition 1.5 million were sold in Canada) units
Smoke & CO alarms Recall No. 17-031 Published November 10, 2016

Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms

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. sold at Electrical distributors and home centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 – December 2010 for $40 to $65.

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Affected model numbers
KN-COSM-IB

Why it was recalled

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.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

Kidde has received eight reports of incidents with the recalled alarms. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 3.6 million (in addition 1.5 million were sold in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atElectrical distributors and home centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com
Sales periodJune 2004 – December 2010
Price$40 to $65
Category Smoke & CO alarms

How to reach the firm

Phone
855-239-0490
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www
Recall page
www.kidde.com

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