CPSC2004-12-22
CPSC, AnnounceGE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems
GE Security Inc., of Austin, Texas
Hazard
The smoke alarms can fail to activate during a fire or emergency, if installed in combination with certain control panels.
Remedy
Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for a free repair or replacement to make the smoke detectors and control panel systems compatible.
Sold at
Distributors, dealers and installers of security systems nationwide, from June 2002 through October 2004. The smoke detectors and the control panels were sold separately as individual components, and were also sold together as part of a security system for between $180 and $1,150.
Affected count
Approximately 246,800 smoke detectors
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Smoke Detector Systems
Consumer contact
Call UTC Fire and Security (formerly GE Security) at 855-286-8889 option 2 between 8am and 8pm ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-GE-Security-Inc-Announce-RetrofitRecall-of-Smoke-Detector-Systems-Don't want to check this manually?
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