Smoke alarms
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Universal Security Instruments Inc. is recalling several models of smoke alarms because a capacitor inside can burn out, causing the alarm to fail during a fire or smoke emergency. When the capacitor fails, it can release smoke and melt the alarm's cover. The recalled models include Safe T Alert SA-785, Universal SS-785, Universal SS-795, and USI Electric USI-1203 units. Consumers can identify their alarms by removing the cover and checking the manufacture date code and model number on the back; the recalled units have date codes BCSR or BESS.
Affected consumers should call Universal Security Instruments Inc. to receive a free replacement alarm. Consumers can identify recalled models by looking for the specific model numbers and date codes listed in the recall announcement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
Consumers should call Universal Security Instruments Inc. to receive a free replacement alarm.
Consumers can identify the recalled models by removing the alarm cover from its base and looking for the manufacture date code and model number. The smoke alarms are made of white plastic and have the manufacture date code and model number imprinted on the back of the alarm. Brand Model Number Description Date Code Safe T Alert SA-785 AC only unit BCSR Universal SS-785 AC unit only BCSR Universal SS-795 AC/DC unit w/ battery backup BESS USI Electric USI-1203 AC/DC unit w/ battery backup BESS Some alarms do not have the brand name printed on the unit. Consumers should look at the model number to determine if it is a recalled alarm.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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