CPSC2012-02-22
2GIG Technologies Recalls Modules Used In Go!Control Panels for Home Security Systems Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
2GIG Technologies Inc., of Lehi, Utah
Hazard
GSM radio modules used inside Go!Control Panels for home security systems can overheat and combust, resulting in a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
2GIG has directed home security companies to contact consumers, who will receive a free, installed replacement module. If you have not been contacted and have a question about whether your home security system contains the recalled module, contact your home security company or 2GIG. Consumers should not try to disconnect or disable the recalled product.
Sold at
GIG sold the GSM radio modules to home security companies and security system equipment distributors nationwide and in Canada between December 2010 and October 2011 for use in Go!Control Panels. Home security companies installed the modules in control panels as part of home security systems that varied greatly in price.
Affected count
About 40,000
Injuries reported
The company is aware of 22 reports of the product overheating, including three reports of minor smoke, heat or fire damage to the wall where the control panel was mounted. There have been no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
GSM Radio Modules Used in Go!Control Panels
Consumer contact
For more information contact your home security company or 2GIG toll-free at (855) 244-4832 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.2gig.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/2GIG-Technologies-Recalls-Modules-Used-In-GoControl-Panels-for-Home-Security-Systems-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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