A very important product recall could mean the difference between life and death.

Nearly 500,000 Kidde smoke detectors are being recalled for a sensor defect.

Models PI2010 and PI9010, which were sold nationwide from September 2016 to last January, have a plastic covering over one of its two sensors tasked with detecting smoke. This defect could cause the alarm to not detect any smoke.

The local Red Cross Chapter says alarms installed as part of its home fire campaign are not affected.

Parkersburg Fire Chief Jason Matthews says smoke detectors are a vital tool in protecting your home and loved ones.

"We want smoke alarms to be the first line of defense," he said, "so it's very important that every month they're testing those alarms and that they have them in the proper places because they will save a life."

Matthews added that if you need any help with your smoke detector, you can call the fire department for help.

Anyone with affected smoke alarms can register for replacements by calling 833-551-7739 or visiting www.kidde-smoke.alarm-recallusen.expertinquiry.com.

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