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Kidde recalls 452,000 smoke alarms due to manufacturing defect

The smoke alarms were sold at Walmart, Home Depot, Menard's, Amazon and other retailers.
Credit: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

After Kidde recalled 37 million fire extinguishers last fall, the manufacturer is now recalling 452,000 smoke alarms due to a manufacturing defect.

Kidde says a yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors, compromising the alarm's ability to detect smoke.

The recall involves Kidde dual-sensor smoke alarms – models PI2010 and PI9010 – sold between September 2016 and January 2018 at Walmart, Menard's, The Home Depot, Amazon.com and other retailers nationwide.

No injuries have been reported as a result of the defect, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Consumers should inspect their smoke alarm to see if a yellow cap is present. If a yellow cap is detected, Kidde says consumers should not attempt to take apart the alarm themselves, but instead should contact Kidde for a free replacement smoke alarm.

If no yellow cap is present, no action is needed.

You can learn more about this Kidde smoke alarm recall at CPSC.gov.

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