CPSC2013-01-22
Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard
Siemens Industry, Inc., of Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Hazard
The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should immediately have the recalled sensors converted to a DC power source. Consumers should contact Siemens to schedule the installation of a free replacement sensor. Siemens is directly contacting owners of the recalled sensors.
Sold at
Siemens sales offices, partners, resellers and installers from June 2007 through August 2012 for between $200 and $400.
Affected count
About 57,000
Injuries reported
Four incidents of overheating and fires have been reported to Siemens. Two of the fires were in schools and two in hospitals. Minor damage was reported. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China, United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors
Consumer contact
Siemens at (800) 516-9964 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at http://w3.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies go to Product Safety Recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Siemens-Recalls-Temperature-and-Humidity-Sensors-for-Schools-Hospitals-and-Other-Buildings-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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