Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Revco Products Inc. is recalling 10,043 Model 840 Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors due to a defect where the alarm may fail to sound at hazardous carbon monoxide levels, potentially exposing consumers to serious injury or death. The rectangular tan plastic detectors measure approximately 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 1.5 inches deep and feature horizontal and vertical vents, an on/off switch, and red and green indicator lights. These detectors were sold in the eastern United States between June 1986 and August 1995 through coal stove and fireplace accessory stores, both as accessories with coal stoves and separately for up to $74.95. No injuries have been reported involving this product.
Consumers who own a Model 840 carbon monoxide detector should stop using it immediately and return it to Revco Products at 5622-B Research Dr., Huntington Beach, California 92649. Revco will provide a replacement carbon monoxide detector and reimburse consumers for postage expenses up to $3. For more information, consumers can call Revco Products at (800) 658-4658.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
November 22, 1995 Release # 96-028 WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Revco Products Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif., is recalling 10,043 Model 840 Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors. The detector's alarm may fail at hazardous levels of carbon monoxide and could expose consumers to serious injury or death. The rectangular, tan, plastic detectors measure approximately 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 1.5 inches deep. Horizontal and vertical vents and the words "Gas Sniffer" appear on the front of the detector next to an on/off switch and near two small red and green lights. The model number, company name and address are located on a sticker on the back of the detector.The detectors were sold in the eastern United States from June 1986 to August 1995 through various coal stove and fireplace accessory stores as accessories with coal stoves. The detectors were also sold separately for up to $74.95. The detectors, packaged in a rectangular, red and white cardboard box labeled in part, " Gas Sniffer ... Safety First ... FOR: Coal Stove ... Central Heating ... Portable Heaters...," were sold with a black plastic cord and black adaptor plug. Consumers who own a Model 840 carbon monoxide detector should stop using it immediately and return it to Revco Products, 5622-B Research Dr., Huntington Beach, Calif. 92649. Revco will provide consumers with a replacement carbon monoxide detector and will reimburse consumers for postage expenses up to $3. For more information on this recall, consumers can also call Revco Products at (800) 658-4658.CPSC and Revco Products are not aware of injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.