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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

    Price Information

    An approximate retail price.

    $60.00

    * This Model May Have Limited Distribution

    CR 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
    Current Range of Tested Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

    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.