CPSC2007-03-22
Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire
Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada
Hazard
These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.
Remedy
Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement smoke detectors with installation. Customers also can contact Digital Security Controls for additional information on how to receive free replacement smoke detectors. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.
Sold at
Commercial and residential installers nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit.
Affected count
About 32,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Digital Security Controls toll-free at (888) 888-7838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at at www.dsc.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Digital-Security-Controls-Recalls-Smoke-Detectors-that-Could-Fail-to-Warn-of-a-FireDon't want to check this manually?
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