Kidde is recalling approximately 226,000 TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms from the 2040, 2050, 2060, and 2070 model series. These units, sold nationwide at retailers like Walmart, Home Depot, and Amazon from May 2019 through September 2020, can fail to alert consumers during a fire. Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm and must continue using the recalled alarms only until they install the replacement units.
The alarms can fail to provide an audible alert in the presence of smoke or fire, which could prevent residents from evacuating safely. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.
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