Samurai Mini Smoke Alarms Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 23, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On January 16, 2025, Three61 LLC, of Palm Harbor, Florida, initiated a recall of Samurai-branded mini smoke alarms. The recall was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 25095. The recall involves approximately 328,000 units sold exclusively through HSN nationwide and online at HSN.com from July 2020 through November 2024. The products were manufactured in China.

Affected Products
The recalled products are Samurai-branded mini smoke alarms, model number SM1. The alarms are white and silver plastic, measuring approximately 2.5 by 2.5 by 2.5 inches. They were sold in packs of two or three alarms and included lithium-ion batteries, adhesive stickers, screws, mounting plates, and an instruction manual. The word “Smoke” appears on the front of the alarm below a button, and “installed on” is printed on the back. The model number is located on the product packaging. The recall applies to all units sold during the specified period.

Hazard Information
The smoke alarms can malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death. According to the recall notice, 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. Three61 has received eight reports of the alarms failing to activate in the presence of smoke. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately contact Three61 for a free replacement alarm, including shipping. To register for the replacement, 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.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free replacement alarm, including shipping. No refund or other remedy options are specified in the recall notice. Consumers are instructed to follow the registration process described above to receive the replacement product.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Three61 via email at recall@samuraibrands.com, 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. Additional details are available on the CPSC recall page at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Three61-Recalls-Samurai-Mini-Smoke-Alarms-Due-to-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire-Sold-Exclusively-by-HSN.

Additional Notes
Not specified in the recall notice: specific serial numbers, lot numbers, or date codes for the affected units; UPC codes; or any information regarding the lithium-ion battery type or manufacturer. The recall notice does not state that consumers should dispose of the recalled alarms before receiving the replacement.

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