On May 2, 2006, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and First Alert, Inc./BRK Brands, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of approximately 145,890 First Alert ONELINK battery-powered smoke and combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, citing a battery power defect. The defective units can drain battery power rapidly, causing premature low battery power and a potential failure of the unit to detect smoke or carbon monoxide if the battery failure is not noticed.
The CPSC and First Alert/BRK Brands have received more than 300 reports of premature battery power loss in the alarms. The units were sold in stores nationwide from June 2005 through March 2006.
The recall affects all ONELINK battery-powered smoke and combination smoke and CO alarms. The units have “First Alert” and “ONELINK” printed on the front, with model numbers SA500 or SCO500 on the back. Units with a date code prior to March 3, 2006 are included in the recall.
Consumers are advised to contact First Alert immediately at 800-323-9005 to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
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