Recall of Kidde Nighthawk Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Health Canada has announced a recall of specific combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm manufactured by Kidde. Details of the recall are found in this document from Health Canada.

CBC notes that hundreds of thousands of these combination alarms were sold across Canada, including units installed in private homes and multi-unit residential buildings. While no injuries or deaths were reported in connection with the recall, Health Canada emphasized that even a small failure rate is unacceptable when it comes to life-safety equipment. As a result, consumers were urged to check model numbers immediately and replace affected units as soon as possible.

For property managers and strata corporations, recalls like this highlight the importance of regular maintenance and verification of safety devices throughout residential buildings. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are often required by code and play a vital role in tenant safety — so being proactive about identifying recalled products and ensuring up-to-date, functioning detectors can prevent gaps in protection.