Universal Security Instruments (USI) in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of smoke alarm model numbers - MI3050S and MI3050SB.
Consumers owning these two smoke alarm devices should immediately inspect their alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately.
Smoke alarms recall
This recall (Recall # 19-162) 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.
Inspection of smoke alarms
Consumers should immediately inspect their smoke alarms to determine if it will activate appropriately
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 the smoke alarm does not sound during the test, consumers should immediately contact Universal Security for a replacement on their contact no - +1 (877) 612-6955 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at Universal Security Instruments’ official website and click on ‘Product Safety Notice’ for more information.
Incidents/Injuries
The company has received 134 reports of failure to properly activate the smoke alarms during installation.
The smoke alarms are sold online through specialty wholesalers and others from July 2015 to December 2016 for approximately US$ 20.
Importer(s)
Universal Security Instruments (USI), which are based out of Owings Mills, Maryland, USA.