CPSC

FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms Recalled for Injury Hazard

Recalled 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm, front
Recalled 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm, front
Recalled 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm, back
Recalled 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm, back
Recalled 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarm, front
Recalled 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarm, front
Recalled 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarm, back
Recalled 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarm, back

Hazard

The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should contact Maple Chase immediately to receive a free comparable replacement alarm and make arrangements to return their recalled alarms. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until they receive the replacement alarm.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Maple Chase toll-free at (888) 879-3906 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web site at www.firexsafety.com

Products

FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Commercial electrical distributors and electrical contractors and builders for installation into new home construction. A limited number of units were sold at Menard's nationwide from June 2007 through February 2008 for about $20 (10000 series) and $30 (12000 series).