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Kidde Recalls Smoke Detectors Over Defect

MEBANE, N.C. (AP) -- Nearly 500,000 smoke detectors that might not be able to detect smoke are being recalled by a company based in North Carolina.

The News & Observer reports the company Kidde has issued a recall for models PI2010 and PI9010 due to a manufacturer defect. These models were sold nationwide and online from September 2016 through this January for $20 to $40. Model numbers can be found on the back of the units.

IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE: Certain Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms may need to be replaced. Please read for more...

Posted by Kidde Fire Safety on Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Kidde also recalled 38 million fire extinguishers last year. They had a design flaw that could have prevented them from working and parts of the extinguisher could detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard.

Those with affected smoke alarms can register for replacements by calling 833-551-7739 or visiting kidde-smoke-alarm-recallusen.expertinquiry.com

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