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First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power

Recall 06-151 · May 2, 2006 · First Alert® Smoke Alarms

What to doConsumers should contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. Until a new alarm is received, consumers should test the batteries in the alarm weekly by pressing the "test" button. If the alarm signals a low battery alert, consumers should immediately replace the batteries. Consumers should not remove their alarms until they have received a replacement alarm.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-151 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 2, 2006
Brand
First Alert® Smoke Alarms
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
First Alert® ONELINK™ Battery-Powered Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms
Hazard
Fire and burn, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnPoisoning and toxic substances
Units
About 145,890 (About 52,400 were sold to consumers)
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
June 7, 2024

What was recalled

The recall involves ONELINK™ battery-powered smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms. "First Alert" and "ONELINK™" are printed on the front of the alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model number SA500 or SCO500 with a date code prior to March 3, 2006 are included in this recall.

Is my product affected?

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  • First Alert® ONELINK™ Battery-Powered Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms · About 145,890 (About 52,400 were sold to consumers) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Smoke Alarm
Recalled Smoke Alarm
Recalled Combination Smoke/CO Alarm
Recalled Combination Smoke/CO Alarm
Label on Recalled Alarm
Label on Recalled Alarm

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Department, home and hardware stores nationwide, from June 2005 through March 2006 for between $45 and $75.; BRK Brands Inc., a subsidiary of First Alert Inc., of Aurora, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. have received about 329 reports of premature low battery power in these alarms. There have been no reports of injuries, incidents or alarms failing to detect smoke or carbon monoxide.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. at (800) 323-9005 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.firstalert.com

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?

First Alert® ONELINK™ Battery-Powered Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms (About 145,890 (About 52,400 were sold to consumers) units). The recall involves ONELINK™ battery-powered smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. Until a new alarm is received, consumers should test the batteries in the alarm weekly by pressing the "test" button. If the alarm signals a low battery alert, consumers should immediately replace the batteries. Consumers should not remove their alarms until they have received a replacement alarm.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 7, 2024. 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.