Has “2019 FEB 21” printed on the back of the P1210 First Alert single station smoke alarm. Says it has a 10 year battery. 3 rapid chirps indicates it’s “reached the end of its 10 year life; replace alarm” GARBAGE User’s recommendation: Do not buy.
The First Alert PC1210 should not be allowed to sell. The supposed 10 year battery is unreal and false alarms are too common. Maintenance expectations are also unrealistic. No way to easily resolve an issue once there is a faulty alarm. User’s recommendation: Do not buy.
Installed 7 units in 2018 March, have had 3 fail due to low battery, this is a sealed 10 year battery. First Alert is sending me a replacement. But I am concerned with product quality 3 defects out of 7 is a crazy defect level. I mentioned this to First Alert agent. I am not happy and...
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Alarm went off at 3:00 a.m. Could not silence it. Checked all over the house, saw no issues, turned off furnace anyway. I don’t have receipt, but it is not nearly 10 years old.
Bought 8 of these to replace smoke detector for the whole house. Big mistake, these junk is so annoying, they go off any time of the day with no apparent reason. Have thrown away four of them, will not buy P1210 again. User’s recommendation: Do not buy First Alert P1210 (Costco).
