Battery powered smoke and fire alarms

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. sold at Online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 about $20.

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Smoke Alarm (front)

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Affected model numbers

MI3050S MI3050SB

Why it was recalled

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.

134

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

The company has received 134 reports of failure to properly activate during installation.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 180,000

Made inHong Kong

Sold atOnline through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 about $20

How to reach the firm

Phone

877-612-6955

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www

Recall page

www.UniversalSecurity.com

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