CPSC2007-09-06
Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion
Ademco de Juarez SRL, of Mexico (control panel)
Hazard
The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.
Remedy
Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.
Sold at
Security distributors nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for between $280 and $325. Distributors sell the control panels to alarm dealers who directly install them.
Affected count
About 1,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports that the product failed to work during installation. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Honeywell International at (800) 573-0154 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.security.honeywell.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Apex-Security-Systems-with-XICOR-Memory-Chip-Recalled-by-Honeywell-International-Could-Fail-to-Warn-of-Fire-IntrusionDon't want to check this manually?
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