CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60990r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 10, 2016

Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure

This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. "Kidde" is engraved on the front of the alarm. "Kidde," the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back on the alarm.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Kidde toll-free at 855-239-0490 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Notice" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Electrical distributors and home centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2010 for between $40 and $65.
Injuries
Kidde has received eight reports of incidents with the recalled alarms. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
17031

Product Information

Product Name
Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
Number of Units
About 3.6 million (in addition 1.5 million were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 855-239-0490
Website www.kidde.com
Full Contact Information

Kidde toll-free at 855-239-0490 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Notice" for more information.