Smoke Alarms and Tea Kettles Among Latest Product Recalls

Smoke alarms that may malfunction due to electrostatic discharge and tea kettles with poorly fitting lids that may come loose and burn users are among the products being recalled today by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The CPSC orders products recalled when safety officials and/or manufacturers determine that the items present an unreasonable risk of injury or death to users. Consumers with recalled products in their possession are advised to stop using them immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Kidde Smoke Detectors

About 94,000 Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms made by Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. of Mebane, N.C. were recalled due to an electrostatic discharge that can damage the internal workings of the unit, preventing it from working properly in the event of a fire.

No injuries have been reported as a result of defective Kidde dual sense smoke alarms, officials said. The units were sold at retail, department, and hardware stores nationwide from August 2008 to May 2009 for between $30 and $40, the CPSC said.

Today’s recall involves only model PI2000 alarms with date codes August 1, 2008 through May 4, 2008. The model number and date code can be found on the back of the alarm. Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

Copco Harmony Tea Kettles

About 142,000 Copco Harmony Tea Kettles made by Wilton Industries Inc., of Woodridge, Ill. have been recalled because the lid on the kettle may come loose during handling, possibly burning users.

At least 25 reports of the lid coming loose have been received. Some consumers have complained of suffering second-degree burns to their hands and fingers as a result, the CPSC said.

The recalled tea kettles come in stainless steel brushed and polished finishes and enamel finishes in red, white, black, turquoise, orange, yellow and blue. Other styles of Copco tea kettles are not included in the recall.

The recalled kettles were made in China and Thailand and sold across the United States from March 2006 to June 2009 for about $30.

Consumers with stainless steel tea kettles should contact Wilton for a free replacement lid. Owners of enamel tea kettles are eligible to receive either a free replacement lit or a full refund, the CPSC said.

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