CPSC2014-01-28
System Sensor Recalls Reflected Beam Smoke Detectors Due To Failure to Alert Consumers in a Fire (Recall Alert)
System Sensor, of St. Charles, Ill.
Hazard
When used with certain power supplies, the reflected beam smoke detectors can fail to send a signal to the fire alarm control panel that sounds the alarm and fail to alert occupants of a fire.
Remedy
Owners with the affected smoke detectors powered by a power supply that is not on the company's acceptable list available online, should contact System Sensor to receive free replacement smoke detectors. System Sensor and its distributors are contacting purchasers directly.
Sold at
Alarm system, security equipment and electrical equipment contractors and dealers for use in commercial building fire alarm systems from November 2012 through May 2013 for about $800.
Affected count
About 610
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
System Sensor reflected beam smoke detectors
Consumer contact
System Sensor at (800) 736-7672 from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.systemsensor.com and click on Resources, then Product Info Library/Technical Field Bulletins, then Safety Bulletins for more information and a list of acceptable power supplies.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/System-Sensor-Recalls-Reflected-Beam-Smoke-DetectorsDon't want to check this manually?
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