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Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction

Recall 08-267 · May 15, 2008 · Maple Chase

What to doConsumers should contact Maple Chase immediately to receive a free comparable replacement alarm and make arrangements to return their recalled alarms. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until they receive the replacement alarm.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-267 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 15, 2008
Brand
Maple Chase
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms
Hazard
Alarm Malfunction
Units
About 280,000
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recall includes FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008. The date code appears on the back of the unit with a four-digit year, three-digit month followed by the day (ex: 2007JUN1 for June 1, 2007). Units with a manufacture date code prior to June 1, 2007 are not included in this recall.

Is my product affected?

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  • FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms · About 280,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm, front
Recalled 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm, front
Recalled 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm, back
Recalled 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm, back
Recalled 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarm, front
Recalled 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarm, front
Recalled 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarm, back
Recalled 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarm, back

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Commercial electrical distributors and electrical contractors and builders for installation into new home construction. A limited number of units were sold at Menard's nationwide from June 2007 through February 2008 for about $20 (10000 series) and $30 (12000 series).; Maple Chase Company, of Plain City, Ohio.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Maple Chase toll-free at (888) 879-3906 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web site at www.firexsafety.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?

FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms (About 280,000 units). The recall includes FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Alarm Malfunction.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should contact Maple Chase immediately to receive a free comparable replacement alarm and make arrangements to return their recalled alarms. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until they receive the replacement alarm.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.