CPSC

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Recalled ESL SafeAir 240-COE Carbon Monoxide alarm
Recalled ESL SafeAir 240-COE Carbon Monoxide alarm

Hazard

The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation, due to an internal software error. These CO alarms do not provide an "end of life" signal or other indication of inoperability, even if the test button is depressed.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for the free installation of a replacement CO alarm.

Consumer Contact

Call UTC Fire and Security (formerly GE Security) at 855-286-8889 option 2 between 8am and 8pm ET Monday through Friday.

Products

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Distributors, dealers and installers of security systems nationwide, from November 2000 through October 2003, for about $49.