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Garrett County: CPSC says stop using TJTFJS smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

The Garrett County Health Department says TJTFJS combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been distributed in the county and points residents to a federal safety warning.

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Card showing the TJTFJS smoke and carbon monoxide detector, which federal regulators say to stop using.
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The Garrett County Health Department posted a notice on Oct. 16, 2026, saying it is aware that TJTFJS combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors “have been distributed within Garrett County.” The department encourages residents to review the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) alert for safety information about these devices.

The CPSC warning tells consumers to stop using the detectors immediately because of the risk of serious injury or death from smoke and fire.

The county notice says residents who are unable to afford replacements should contact their local fire department.

Source: Garrett County Health Department notice, Oct. 16, 2026

Sources

  1. Garrett County Health Department: CPSC warns consumers to stop using TJTFJS combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (Oct. 16, 2026)
  2. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using TJTFJS Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Smoke and Fire
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