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For Immediate Release: July 10, 2009
Contact - Chief Mike Roll at 719-836-3150 or 719-839-1230

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Units: About 94,000
Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to
warn consumers of a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke
alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No
injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical
distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30
and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free
replacement smoke alarm.
Consumer Contact: 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


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