Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
CPSC recall 09266. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
CPSC recall 09266 has the recall date 9 Jul 2009. The notice names the firm Walter Kidde Portable Equipment. The recall has about 94,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Smoke Detectors/Alarms.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 94,000 |
| Description | This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY," which are located on the front/center 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. |
| Product | Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms, About 94,000, Smoke Detectors/Alarms |
| Sold at | Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40. |
| Manufacturer | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 94,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Smoke Detectors/Alarms
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Walter Kidde Portable Equipment
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 May 2021 | Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire |
| 2 Nov 2017 | Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure |
| 12 Feb 2015 | Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge |
| 12 Mar 2009 | Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate |
| 26 Jul 2005 | CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09266The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09266. https://recallregister.com/product/5356-kidde-recalls-dual-sensor-smoke-alarms-can-fail-to-warn-of-a-fire/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09266 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09266?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 94,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China