The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently warned consumers about two faulty carbon monoxide detectors that were commonly found on Amazon – the GLBSUNION and the CUZMAK detectors.
Now, the agency is warning against another faulty device that’s designed to keep consumers safe – the OKEAH digital combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector. With carbon monoxide fatalities on the rise, it’s more important than ever to ensure your home is properly protected in the event of an emergency.
What are the risks?
The CPSC found that the OKEAH combination detectors were faulty at alerting users to both smoke and CO.
When testing the smoke detection capabilities, the device failed to meet an important safety standard – UL 217. This means that when exposed to certain levels of smoke, the detector didn’t sound the alarm.
The carbon monoxide side was similarly dysfunctional, the agency said. The test showed that the device failed to react when exposed to 400 pm of carbon monoxide – a violation of safety standard UL 2034.
While the device is supposed to flash lights and sound alarms when it detects certain levels of smoke or CO, neither happened during either test.
The faulty devices were found on Amazon and sold under ASIN B097B63W44 for between $25 and $75. The CSPC encourages consumers to check their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and ensure they don’t have faulty devices installed in their homes.
Should you have one of these detectors in your home, it’s important to dispose of it as soon as possible and install new devices. Any new smoke/CO detector should meet the UL217 and UL2034 safety standards.
Additionally, consumers can report faulty products to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.