Smoke Alarms Removed from Shelves

Fairfax, Va., July 19, 2005… Responding to an inquiry from the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), The Home Depot has voluntarily removed three improperly labeled smoke alarm products from their shelves. The products did meet Intertek Testing Services (ETL) standards; however, they were not properly labeled.

Last week, the IAFC initiated contact with the store concerning products by First Alert that were being sold. The products in question are the wireless smoke alarm (model SA500CN), the wireless smoke and carbon monoxide alarm (model SCO 500CN) and the hardwired smoke alarm (model SA520CN).

In a letter to IAFC president, Chief Bob DiPoli (Ret.), The Home Depot said “After learning that the product did not technically meet all ETL listing standards, The Home Depot voluntarily began initiating a process to remove the three products from the shelves. Replacement products will include the appropriate labels indicating that they meet ETL standards.” Home Depot Merchandising Vice President – Electrical Brian Robbins went on to say that they take the situation seriously and will continue to monitor it closely to ensure these products are properly labeled before being sold in their stores.

-end-