If you bought a smoke detector recently, it’s time to double-check it, because roughly 50,000 units are being recalled for a chilling reason: they might not alert you to smoke or carbon monoxide in an emergency.
The recall, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, involves Apollo America’s combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, model number 51000-600. These alarms were sold online and through Vivint’s door-to-door and phone sales from June to October 2024, with prices ranging from $50 to $100.
Here’s the problem: a critical malfunction may prevent these devices from sounding during a fire or carbon monoxide leak—two situations where every second matters. Though no injuries have been reported, the risk is serious. The CPSC warns that this defect could lead to smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, or even death.
To find out if your detector is affected, check the back for the model number and a “replace by” date between June 2034 and October 2034. If it matches, stop using it immediately.
Vivint is offering free replacements, and contacting them is easy. Email recalls@vivint.com, or visit their recall website.
Your smoke detector is one of the most important devices in your home—don’t ignore this alert. A few minutes of action today could be the difference between life and death tomorrow.
