CPSC recall · Reported September 3, 2003
CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors
These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious ha…
Ge Interlogix (Gei), of Tualatin, Ore. recalled The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The re….
CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors was recalled by Ge Interlogix (Gei), of Tualatin, Ore. in September 3, 2003. Reason: These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. I…. Remedy: Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke …. Verify recall #03552 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ge Interlogix (Gei), of Tualatin, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. I….
- None
- agency class
- 14K units
- affected scope
- September 3, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03552 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.
Reason for recall
These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03552 |
| Date reported | September 3, 2003 |
| Date initiated | September 3, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Interlogix (Gei), of Tualatin, Ore. |
| Affected scope | 14,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.
- Check the recall number (03552) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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