Universal Security Instruments Recalls to Inspect Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

Is my product affected?

Battery powered smoke and fire alarms

• Brand Universal Security Instruments, of Owings Mills, Md.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Universal Security Instruments is recalling certain battery-operated smoke alarms because an internal switch misalignment can prevent the alarms from activating properly during a fire. The recall affects 10-year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers MI3050S and MI3050SB manufactured between January 19, 2015 and July 11, 2016. The alarms are white, 5½ inches in diameter, and labeled "Universal" and "Smoke & Fire Alarm" on the front cover.

To determine if your alarm is affected, check the model number and date code on the label on the back of the alarm. According to the recall, consumers should immediately press the test button on their alarm to see if it sounds. If the alarm sounds, no further action is needed. If the alarm does not sound when tested, consumers should immediately contact Universal Security for a replacement, with additional instructions available on the firm's website.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The smoke alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately. Press the test button to determine if it is operating properly. If the alarm sounds no further action is required. Additional instructions are located on the firm's website. If smoke alarm does not sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact Universal Security for a replacement.

Details from the source

This recall involves Universal Security Instruments 10 year battery-operated ionization smoke and fire alarms with model numbers MI3050S and MI3050SB and with date codes between 2015JAN19 through 2016JUL11. The smoke alarms are white in color and 5½ inches in diameter. "Universal" and "Smoke & Fire Alarm" are printed on the front cover of the alarm. The label on the back of the alarm lists the model number and date code.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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