Smoke and CO alarms recalled

Centre Wellington fire department is advising residents that Health Canada has issued a recall which involves the Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO Alarm KN-COSM-IBCA and KN-COSM-ICA models with manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and March 2011.

The alarms are white, round and measure about 5 to 6 inches in diameter.  “Kidde” is engraved on the front of the alarm. “Kidde”, the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back of the alarm.  Model KN-COSM-IBCA has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery, while model KN-COSM-ICA does not have a battery backup.

For information contact Kidde Canada toll-free at 1-855-239-0490 between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday or go to http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60990r-eng.php and click on “Product Alerts.”