Major Recall Issued for 300,000+ Faulty Smoke Alarms

A recent recall involving a popular fire alarm model is of grave concern to anyone who cares about home safety, seeing as a significant malfunction could prevent them from alerting you of a fire (which defeats the entire purpose of the product, huh?). With over 300,000 units affected, this is a recall you cannot afford to ignore.

Read on to learn which smoke alarms are affected, why theyre being recalled, and what steps you should take if your device is part of this urgent recall.

What Fire Alarms Are Being Recalled?

This recall involves Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms (the model number, which is located on the product’s packaging, is SM1) manufactured by Three61 LLC. The alarms are about 2.5 x 2×5 inches and silver and white. This recall affects about 328,000 alarms sold between July 2020 and November 2024 through HSN (formerly Home Shopping Network) and on HSN.com.

Why Are These Fire Alarms Being Recalled?

According to the CPSC, “The smoke alarms can malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death.” The detectors were tested by the CPSC, and one failed to issue an alert when exposed to smoke.

While eight reports have been made of the alarms failing to activate when exposed to smoke, no injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

What To Do If My Fire Alarm Is Recalled

Three61 LLC will replace all defective fire alarms (and provide free shipping to boot). If your alarm is part of the recall, write the word “Recalled” in permanent marker on the alarm and submit a photo of the marked alarm through the recall website. Once submitted, Three61 will send you a replacement alarm. (NOTE:Three61 advises customers to keep the defective alarm installed until they receive their replacement and install it immediately upon receipt.)

Once your new fire alarm is installed, dispose of your old alarm, complying with any local and state ordinances regarding the disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

If you have any questions regarding this recall, contact Three61 via email at recall@samuraibrands.com or online at www.samuraibrands.com/recall for more information.

Source

CPSC.gov: “Three61 Recalls Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire; Sold Exclusively by HSN” (2024)

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