CPSCJanuary 16, 2025

Three61 Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms recall: Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

Three61 Recalls Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire; Sold Exclusively by HSN

Why was Three61 Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms recalled?

The smoke alarms can malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death. Smoke sensitivity tests performed on the alarms by CPSC found that one of the detectors that was tested failed to alert when exposed to pre-determined concentrations of smoke.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately contact Three61 for a free replacement alarm, including shipping. To register, consumers must write "Recalled" with a permanent marker on the smoke alarm and submit a photo of the marked product to the recall website at www.samuraibrands.com/recall. Once registered, the firm will immediately ship the replacement alarm. Consumers should keep the recalled smoke alarms installed until receiving the replacement alarm. Consumers should install the replacement alarms immediately upon receiving them. Three61 is contacting all known purchasers directly. Contact: Three61 via email at [email protected], or online at www.samuraibrands.com/recall or www.samuraibrands.com and click the recall banner on the top of the page for more information.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms
Company
Three61 LLC, of Palm Harbor, Florida
Quantity
About 328,000
Sold at
Through HSN nationwide and online at HSN.com from July 2020 through November 2024 for between $40 and $50, depending on the amount purchased.
Recall date
January 16, 2025
Incidents / injuries
Three61 has received eight reports of the alarms failing to activate in the presence of smoke. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Samurai-branded mini smoke alarms, model number SM1. The white and silver plastic smoke alarms measure about 2.5 by 2.5 by 2.5 inches. They were sold in packs of two or three alarms and came with lithium-ion batteries, adhesive stickers, screws, mounting plates and an instruction manual. "Smoke" appears on the front of the alarm below a button and "installed on" on the back. The model number is located on the product packaging.

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