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Recall notice

This recall involves two models and two date codes of Universal Security Instruments 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarms. This tested model (Model MPC122S) is a hardwired alarm with 10-year sealed battery backup and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN02. Model MPC322S has 10-year sealed batteries and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN09. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarms.  

Consumers should immediately contact Universal Security Instruments for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.

MPC122S

Price

$60.00

* This Model May Have Limited Distribution

CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

CR rated the Universal Security Instruments MPC122S a Don’t Buy for its performance.
Don’t Buy
This product is not in active testing. The score may be based on earlier methods.
What goes into the Overall Score?

EXPERT LAB TESTS

High CO levels
X
Low CO levels
X
Flaming fires
X
Smoldering fires
X
Wireless connectivity
X
Power outage
X
Color
X
Wireless technology
X

About

This model has been designated a “Don’t Buy: Performance Problem” because of inconsistencies in detecting carbon moNoxide in our tests. For more information, see this article.