News Releases
Government Home Search Sitemap Contact Us  

Municipal Affairs
July 15, 2009

Consumer Advisory: Voluntary Recall of Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

Fire and Emergency Services�Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) advises consumers of a recent voluntary recall of Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms. The recalled alarms can be identified by two buttons, HUSH and PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY, which are located on the front/centre of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.

The recall notes that an electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported. The alarms are manufactured by Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, North Carolina.

Approximately 10,000 of these units were sold at retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors in Canada from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40 a unit. Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm. For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at 877-524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm�s website at www.kidde.com.

FES-NL reminds residents of the importance of working smoke alarms. In 2008, throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, there were 15 fire-related deaths. Some of these fatalities could have been prevented by the proper use of residential smoke alarms.

Photo #1: Kidde Model P12000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarm

- 30 -



Media contact:
Bradley Power
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 697-5216
BradleyPower@gov.nl.ca

2009 07 15                          2:40 p.m.


SearchHomeBack to GovernmentContact Us


All material copyright the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. No unauthorized copying or redeployment permitted. The Government assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any material deployed on an unauthorized server.
Disclaimer/Copyright/Privacy Statement