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Friday, July 31st, 2009
- Raising Money For MDA
United Professional Firefighters of Contra Costa County – Local 1230 participated in a ‘Fill The Boot’ donation drive to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Members of Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, Pinole and El Cerrito Fire Departments filled the boot on July 27 and July 29 in Pinole and El Cerrito raising a total of $8,063 in West Contra Costa County. Additional ‘Fill the Boot’ drives were held in Brentwood, Walnut Creek and Moraga raising $47,286 in two days. Kudos to the firefighters who donated their time and effort to support ‘Jerry’s Kids’.
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
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Friday, July 24th, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Units: About 94,000
Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY,” which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.
Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidde.com