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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Universal Security Instruments Inc.,of Owings Mills, Maryland, is voluntarily recalling about 34,000 smoke alarms. The smoke alarms can fail to alarm when smoke or fire is present. A capacitor in the alarm can burn out, releasing smoke and melting the cover. The models can be identified by removing the alarm cover from its base and looking for the manufacture date code and model number. The smoke alarms are made of white plastic and have the manufacture date code and model number imprinted on the back of the alarm. Brand Model Number Description Date Code Safe T Alert SA-785
AC unit only
BCSR
Some alarms do not have the brand name printed on the unit. Individuals should look at the model number to determine if it is a recalled alarm. Alarm owners should call Universal Security Instruments Inc. toll-free at (800) 390-4321 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement alarm. |