Recall Information > Safety Alert for Model MPC322S & MPC122S

Safety Alert for Model MPC322S & MPC122S

SUMMARY:

Universal Security Instruments smoke and fire alarm important recall information for Models MPC322S & MPC122S. Only alarms with specific manufacturer's date codes are affected.

  • Model MPC322S - Manufacture Date = 2017JUN09
  • Model MPC122S - Manufacture Date = 2017JUN02

HAZARD:

The alarms can fail to alert consumers to the presence of a hazardous level of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.

REMEDY:

Correctly identified alarms will be replaced. Follow steps below to determine if your alarm is affected.

INCIDENTS & INJURIES:

Universal Security Instruments has received two reports of units that failed to alarm for the presence of carbon monoxide within the specified time requirement. No injuries have been reported.

IDENTIFICATION:

To determine if your alarm is affected, follow the below steps.

  1. COMPARE YOUR ALARM to the product image to the right. Affected alarms are identical to the image with the red alert symbol.

    Verify your smoke alarm has Universal Security Instruments Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarm printed on the cover.

    COMPARE YOUR ALARM

  2. LOCATE THESE MARKINGS ON THE BACK OF YOUR ALARM.

    Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by twisting it counter clockwise.

    LOCATE THESE MARKINGS

  3. If your alarm has now been correctly identified as model number MPC322S with a manufacture date of 2017JUN09, it may be affected. Please continue to the Product Registration form for a replacement.

    Contact Support

  4. IF YOUR ALARM IS NOT AFFECTED - no further action is needed. Reattach the alarm to the mounting bracket by rotating it clockwise. Test the alarm by pressing the test button. The horn will beep 3 times with a 6 second pause and then beeps 4 times. The red smoke LED blinks in sync with the 3 beeps. The red CO LED blinks in sync with the 4 beeps. Please remember to test your alarm weekly.


CAUTION: If your alarm is hardwired, this means wired in directly to the house wiring: IMPORT ANT SAFETY WARNING! Before removing the alarm from the mounting bracket, turn off the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. The green LED will now be off. Do not proceed with the product inspection if the green LED is on. Remove alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating It counterclockwise. Contact USI immediately with any questions 1-877-220-0046.

  1. COMPARE YOUR ALARM to the product image to the right. Affected alarms are identical to the image with the red alert symbol.
    Verify your smoke alarm has USI Electric Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarm printed on the cover.

    COMPARE YOUR ALARM
  2. LOCATE THESE MARKINGS ON THE BACK OF YOUR ALARM.

    Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by twisting it counter clockwise. Alarm is shown with AC power connector removed.

    LOCATE THESE MARKINGS
  3. If your alarm has now been correctly identified as model number MPC122S with a manufacture date of 2017JUN02, it may be affected. Please continue to the Product Registration form for a replacement.

    Contact Support

  4. IF YOUR ALARM IS NOT AFFECTED - no further action is needed. Reattach the alarm to the mounting bracket by rotating it clockwise. Turn on the AC power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. The green LED will now be on. Test the alarm by pressing the test button. The alarm will sound 3 beeps, followed by a 6 second pause, then 4 beeps. The green LED will be on and the red smoke LED will blink in sync with the 3 beeps and the red CO LED will blink in sync with the 4 beeps. Please remember to test your alarm weekly.