Kidde is recalling about 452,000 dual-sensor smoke alarms (models PI2010 and PI9010) because a yellow protective cap left on during manufacturing can block the sensors. This defect prevents the alarm from detecting smoke properly, which could result in a fire growing undetected in your home. The recalled units were sold at major retailers like The Home Depot, Walmart, Menards, and Amazon between September 2016 and January 2018 for $20 to $40. Kidde has received one report of a yellow cap being present on an alarm, though no injuries have been reported.
A manufacturing error left a yellow cap covering one of the two internal sensors, compromising the device's ability to detect smoke and alert residents. This failure to sound an alarm during a fire poses a serious risk of property damage, injury, or death.
Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Consumers should not attempt to take apart the alarm, open the casing, or otherwise remove the yellow cap themselves. If a yellow cap is present, the consumer should immediately contact Kidde to receive instructions and request a free replacement smoke alarm. They should remove and discard the recalled smoke alarm only after they receive and install the replacement alarm. If no yellow cap is present, consumers should reinstall the smoke alarm and no further action is needed.
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