How long is the warranty on a Kidde smoke detector?

5 year
Most of our alarms have a 5 year limited warranty, and some of our carbon monoxide alarms have a 7 year limited warranty. Note that the limited warranty period varies by model for all our products.

How do you reset a hardwired Kidde smoke detector?

Resetting the Alarm

Turn off the power to the smoke alarm at the circuit breaker.
Remove the smoke alarm from the mounting bracket and disconnect the power.
Remove the battery.
Press and hold the test button for at least 15 seconds.
Reconnect the power and reinstall the battery.

Why would two smoke alarms go off for no reason?

The most likely reason smoke detectors go off unexpectedly is that people aren’t changing the batteries in them often enough. That’s because smoke in the air will reduce the current. If your battery is dying, the current that’s flowing through your sensor also goes down. And so you can get a false positive.

Is there a recall on Kidde smoke detectors?

The recalled units are part of Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms. There have been no incidents or injuries reported as a result of the defective alarms. Recalled alarms should continue to be used, the CPSC advises, until they can be replaced.

How do I return a Kidde smoke detector?

Please call our toll-free line 1-866-847-3424, or E-mail to request a return authorization and the return address, should you misplace your RMA. Send to: Kidde Fulfillment Center: 8765 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27409/1-866-847-3424.

What does a flashing green light on a Kidde smoke detector mean?

The green LED will blink once every 16 seconds to alert a user when the unit has alarmed for smoke or has detected a hazardous concentration of CO.

What causes false alarms on smoke detectors?

If you feel like you are getting a false alarm from your smoke alarm (not a low battery chirp) often, please review the following known reasons: The cover or sensor chamber is covered by dust or dirt. Alarms may look clean, but dust can accumulate inside the cover, especially in newly built homes.

When do new Kidde smoke alarms come out?

I have 5 new kidde smoke alarms (installed in January 2019) with 10 year ionized batteries. This morning, the control alarm started chirpping intermediately. I pushed the test / reset button and that …

How many house fires are caused by no smoke alarms?

It is reported that 38% of the total house fires that had fatalities came from households with no fire alarms, while another 21% were from homes that have smoke alarms installed but did not work

When did the Firex wired smoke alarms come out?

We manage 8 Townhomes. All smoke detectors were replaced with this brand of FireX wired detector (i4618A) in 2017. The detectors were purchased at Home Depot and were manufactured in 2015-2016.