Recalls

System Sensor Recalls Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard


Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2015  

  • System Sensor i4 Series CO/smoke detector
    System Sensor i4 Series CO/smoke detector

Recall Summary

Name of product:  i4 Series System Sensor combination carbon monoxide (CO)/smoke detectors

Hazard:  The detectors can fail to detect carbon monoxide gas in the home, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Consumer Contact:  System Sensor at (800) 736-7672 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.systemsensor.com, and click on “Product Safety Notice” for more information.

Recall Details

Units:  About 1,450

Description:  This recall involves System Sensor i4 series combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector models COSMO-2W and COSMO-4W manufactured between 9/3/14 and 9/13/14. The detectors are round, white, and measure about 5.5 inches in diameter. Recalled units have date codes 4091 or 4092 printed on the lower left-hand corner of the label affixed to the back of the product and on the packaging.

Incidents/Injuries:  None reported.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately contact System Sensor to obtain a free replacement combination CO/smoke detector. Consumers should keep using the recalled detectors until replacement detectors are installed.

Sold at:  Security equipment dealers nationwide during September 2014 for about $75.

Manufacturer(s):  System Sensor, of St. Charles, Ill.

Manufactured in:  Mexico

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to help ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

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Source: cpsc.gov


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