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Smoke Detector Recall

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ON JULY 9 THE U. S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION announced that Kidde has issued a recall of one of their models of smoke detectors.

The Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. of Mebane, N.C., has initiated a voluntary recall of 94,000 units of their  PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms.  : The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.  An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit causing it to malfunction and not sound the alarm when a fire occurs.

The Chinese-made device was sold through all common retailers nationwide and was manufactured from August 2008 through May 2009.

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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 Web site at www.kidde.com

Hat tip to Harry H.

Posted by on July 12, 2009 • Filed under: current events
  • Charles Emerson

    In addition to selling defective smoke alarms made in China, Kidde also owns Angus Fire Hose. Within the last year or two, Kidde opened a huge hose manufacturing facility in China and has since moved most of its Angus hose manufacturing operations there. The quality of the fire hose that Angus is manufacturing in China is dangerously poor with a high failure rate upon delivery as well as very high friction loss issues.

    I would never rest easy knowing that my loved ones are relying on Chinese made smoke detectors, nor would I want my firefighters crawling into a hot, black inferno with Chinese fire hose as their only weapon.

    Fire departments should buy American made products. I believe that there are still standards that are enforced in our country as they relate to fire fighting and fire protection equipment. It’s also nice to keep Americans employed and to support our economy!

  • Charles Emerson

    In addition to selling defective smoke alarms made in China, Kidde also owns Angus Fire Hose. Within the last year or two, Kidde opened a huge hose manufacturing facility in China and has since moved most of its Angus hose manufacturing operations there. The quality of the fire hose that Angus is manufacturing in China is dangerously poor with a high failure rate upon delivery as well as very high friction loss issues.

    I would never rest easy knowing that my loved ones are relying on Chinese made smoke detectors, nor would I want my firefighters crawling into a hot, black inferno with Chinese fire hose as their only weapon.

    Fire departments should buy American made products. I believe that there are still standards that are enforced in our country as they relate to fire fighting and fire protection equipment. It’s also nice to keep Americans employed and to support our economy!