Kidde is recalling approximately 3.6 million NightHawk talking combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, model KN-COSM-IB. These units can fail to continue chirping when they reach their 7-year end-of-life if the backup batteries are replaced, which may lead you to believe the device is still operational when it is not. The recalled units were manufactured between June 2004 and December 2010 and sold at home centers, electrical distributors, and Amazon.com for between $40 and $65. Consumers should contact Kidde to receive either a free replacement alarm or a discount on a new one, depending on the manufacture date.
The alarm may fail to provide an end-of-life warning, creating a false sense of security that the device is functioning. This poses a serious risk that residents will not be alerted to a fire or carbon monoxide leak. Eight incidents of this failure have been reported, though no injuries have occurred.
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.
Front of unit, with wire connectors
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If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response