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Product recall · CPSCMay 18, 2023Serious
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using BQQZHZ Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of hazardous smoke and fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using and dispose of these products immediately and install working smoke detectors.
Who to contact: For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC.
The product
The combination detectors are battery powered, white, and feature a digital display. They are advertised to detect dangerous levels of smoke or carbon monoxide and alert with an audible alarm. These detectors were sold under the Amazon ASIN B07QHYJR7F.
Details
- Units affected
- About 25,000
- Recall date
- May 18, 2023
The combination smoke and CO detectors were sold on Amazon.com for about $46.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using BQQZHZ Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Smoke and Fire; Sold on Amazon.com”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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