CPSC recall 17031
Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-11-10
On 2016-11-10 the CPSC announced a recall of Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms by Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, citing the alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk o….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17031 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-11-10 |
| Published | 2016-11-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Walter Kidde Portable Equipment |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms | This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home's electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. "Kidde" is engraved on the front of the alarm. "Kidde," the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back on the alarm.
Reason
The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its 7-year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or CO incident in their home.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
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Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kidde-Recalls-Combination-Smoke-CO-Alarms
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