Fire Dept. to assist in fire alarm recall

Kidde has issued a recall on their fire/carbon monoxide alarms. CONTRIBUTED

Kidde has issued a recall on their fire/carbon monoxide alarms. CONTRIBUTED

VANDALIA – Kidde, a safety products company, has issued a recall for over 5 million combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms.

The recall includes alarms with the model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and Dec. 3, 2010.

So far Kidde has received eight reports involving the alarm, but no injuries have been reported.

The Vandalia Fire Dept. has issued a notice to Vandalia residents who may have these alarms. If residents need assistance in getting a replacement alarm, contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at 937-898-2261.

CASEY LAUGHTER

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