CBS Atlanta 46Atlanta Fire Rescue replacing counterfeit smoke alarms

The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department will replacing counterfeit smoke alarms, near Metropolitan Parkway Road in Southwest Atlanta where detectors were previously distributed.

There are 60 mobile homes that have been identified at 501 Connell Avenue SW, according to Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran.

CBS Atlanta's investigation forced a recall of more than 18,000 fake smoke detectors. The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department handed out counterfeit smoke detectors to high-risk, low-income areas over the past five years.

The smoke alarm that is being recalled can be identified by a silver UL label that is affixed to the back of the unit, as well as by three sets of vents on the front side.

Any resident that suspects that they may have an alarm of this type is encouraged to immediately call the Atlanta Smoke Alarm Recall Hotline at 404-546-2733. Residents can also send an email  to smokealarm@atlantaga.gov to schedule an inspection and replacement, at no cost.

To date, 260 residents have contacted the Smoke Alarm Recall Hotline since it has been established, and 955 smoke alarms have been distributed.

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