CPSC2014-11-20
Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)
Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Hazard
A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
Remedy
SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.
Sold at
SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000.
Affected count
About 750
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel
Consumer contact
Tyco at (800) 746-7539 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tycosimplexgrinnell.com and click on the Recall Alert button.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Tyco-Fire-Protection-Recalls-Simplex-Fire-Alarm-Control-PanelsDon't want to check this manually?
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