Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm recall

Humboldt Bay Fire has learned that Kidde United Technologies, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall to replace certain Kidde AC/DC smoke alarms and combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. This recall is focused on only hardwired units as they may not function properly during a power outage.

The recall involves Kidde residential smoke alarms with model number i1201010S manufactured between December 18, 2013 and May 13, 2014, and combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms with model number i120120SCO manufactured between December 30, 2013 and May 13, 2014, and model number KN-COSM-IBA manufactured between October 22, 2013, and May 13, 2014.

The information needed to determine if the alarm is in question can be found on the back of the unit on the information label. To facilitate replacement of units contact Kidde toll free at 1-844-553-9011 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday or online at http://www.kidde.com/ and click on “Recalls” for more information.

Humboldt Bay Fire wants to remind everyone of the importance of having a functioning smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm. Both are life savers and both are required by California Fire Code.