What Was Recalled

Two models and two date codes of the Universal Security Instruments 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarms have been recalled. They sold about 8,000 defective units through retailers nationwide, online at Walmart.com, and other websites from June 2017 through December 2019 for between $50 and $80.

Why Was It Recalled

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

How to Identify The Recalled Product

 Model MPC322S has a 10-year sealed battery and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN09. Model MPC122S is a hardwired alarm with a 10-year sealed battery backup and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN02. The brand name “UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.” or “USI ELECTRIC” is printed on the front of the alarms above “Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarm.”  The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarms.

For additional information about this specific recall such as possible remedies, restitution, repairs, replacement, recourse, and manufacturer contact information you can follow this link to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission website.