SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20200408-10B01-2147373019. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: First Alert PC1210V (Two pack of First Alert, Smoke and CO detectors, model number PC1210V). Incident: I purchased a two pack of First Alert, Smoke and CO detectors, model number PC1210V on January 6, 2020 from Costco. About 2 weeks ago one started beeping during the day, I took it down and reset it and it appeared to work. This morning at 1:45 AM it went off and sounded an audible alert, thank G-d there was no issue. I removed it and attempted to disable the device. Following instructions on device back I was unsuccessful at disabling the device (as noted by items 1 and 2 in picture below). I broke off portion of tab noted (the bottom one). That was unsuccessful at silencing the alarm. I then attempted to take apart the device, it was very difficult. I used two 3/8� long slotted screwdrivers and a hammer to break apart the device. Fortunately, I did not hit the lithium battery and start a fire. Believe these devices should be recalled. � I am concerned others may experience similar issues with this smoke/CO detector and be unsuccessful in turning it off. Then they may attempt to silence it by tearing it apart or by smashing it with a hammer/mallet. This could cause a Lithium fire. � Per further exploration I surmised I was supposed to tear away/break away something located a few inches from the �DEACTIVATE� instructions and arrow. This is noted by items 3 & 4 noted on pictures.