CPSC, GE Security, Inc. Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 04-534 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 12, 2004
- Brand
- GE Security, Inc
- Category
- Smoke alarms and home safety
- Products
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms
- Hazard
- Poisoning and toxic substances hazard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 74,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 2, 2025
What was recalled
These ESL SafeAir 240-COE Carbon Monoxide alarms are hard-wired and require professional installation. The white, rectangular units are about 6 inches long and 2.75 inches high. "CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM" and "DO NOT PAINT" are written on the front of the units. "240-Coe, "SENTROL," (a former name of the company) and the date code are written on the back. The date code is a four-digit number ending with a "T." The four digits denote the year and week of manufacture. For example, the date code "0045T" refers to a unit that was manufactured in the 45th week of 2000. Only units with date codes 0045T (November 2000) through 0235T (August 2002) are included in the recall.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms · About 74,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Distributors, dealers and installers of security systems nationwide, from November 2000 through October 2003, for about $49.; GE Security, Inc., (GE Security) of Tualatin, Ore..
Injuries or incidents reported
GE Security has received one report that the CO detector did not operate properly in the presence of CO. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Call UTC Fire and Security (formerly GE Security) at 855-286-8889 option 2 between 8am and 8pm ET Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms (About 74,000 units). These ESL SafeAir 240-COE Carbon Monoxide alarms are hard-wired and require professional installation.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Poisoning and toxic substances hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for the free installation of a replacement CO alarm.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 2, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.