Universal Security Instruments is recalling about 180,000 battery powered smoke and fire alarms.
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.
The company has received 134 reports of failure to properly activate during installation.
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.
The smoke alarms were sold online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 about $20
Consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarm to determine if it will activate appropriately, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advise. Press the test button to determine if it’s operating properly. If the alarm sounds, no further action is required. Additional instructions are located on the firm’s website. If smoke alarm doesn’t sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact Universal Security for a replacement.
For more information, call Universal Security Instruments at 877-612-6955 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.UniversalSecurity.com and click on “Product Safety Notice.”
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