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CPSC, GE Security, Inc. Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Recall 04-534 · February 12, 2004 · GE Security, Inc

What to doConsumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for the free installation of a replacement CO alarm.

Read the official CPSC notice

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.