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Report Summary

Consumer's hardwired fire alarm has been installed less than 3 months and had three false alarms in one day, 2 after cleaning with vacuum and air duster, leading consumer to uninstall the alarm. No injuries.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Squarish white fire alarm with clear silence button.
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: BRK Brands, Inc
  • Brand Name: First Alert
  • Model Name or Number: Hardwired SC5
  • Serial Number:
  • UPC Code: 194160013717
  • SKU#: SMCO600NV
  • Date Manufactured: 11/1/2025
  • Retailer: Amazon
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date:
  • Product Category: Home Maintenance and Structures
  • Product Type: Home Security
  • Product Code: Fire or Smoke Alarms (702)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: My First Alert hardwired SC5 fire alarm has been installed less than 3 months and had three false alarms in one day, 2 after cleaning with vacuum and air duster leading me to uninstall.
  • Incident Date: 3/16/2026
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Unspecified
  • Sex:
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred:
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: Yes
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation: Product is still intact but give false alerts leading to product removal leading to more of a safety issue.
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: No
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20260316-106CB-2147322594
  • Report Date: 3/16/2026
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 3/19/2026
  • Report First Publication Date: 4/2/2026
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer