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CPSC, Universal Security Instruments Announce Recall of Smoke Alarms

CPSC · 00115 · published 2000-05-25

CPSC campaign 00115

Hazard

The smoke alarms can fail to alarm when smoke or fire is present. A capacitor in the alarm can burn out, releasing smoke and melting the cover.

Remedy

Consumers should call Universal Security Instruments Inc. to receive a free replacement alarm.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Universal Security Instruments Inc., of Owings Mills, Md.

Smoke alarms

Brands in this recall

Universal Security Instruments Inc., of Owings Mills, Md.