Columbia, MD – The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) is urging residents and businesses to check smoke alarms to ensure they are not part of this large-scale recall.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the alarms are Kidde dualsensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms – models PI2010 and PI9010. The hazard involves a yellow cap that was left on during the manufacturing process. It can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm’s ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home. About 452,000 units were sold in the United
States.
HCDFRS does not carry or install these alarms for our safety programs. Consumers may contact Kidde directly, toll-free at 833-551-7739 or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.