Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms (Kidde) – potential failure (2018)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms - models PI2010 and PI9010
Brand
Fyrnetics Limited, of Hong Kong
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Fyrnetics Limited, of Hong Kong is recalling Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms - models PI2010 an. The hazard is: A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and com. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves models PI2010 and PI9010 of Kidde dual sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms. "KIDDE" is printed on the front center of the smoke alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model Date Code PI9010 (DC/battery powered) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13 PI2010 (AC/hardwired) 2016 Sep. 10 through 2017 Oct. 13
Reported concern (CPSC)
A yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process can cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke, posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Consumers should not attempt to take apart the alarm, open the casing, or otherwise remove the yellow cap themselves. If a yellow cap is present, the consumer should immediately contact Kidde to receive instructions and request a free replacement smoke alarm. They should remove and discard the recalled smoke alarm only after they receive and install the replacement alarm. If no yellow cap is present, consumers should reinstall the smoke alarm and no further action is needed.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026