CPSC recall · Reported February 12, 2004
CPSC, GE Security, Inc. Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation, due to an internal software error. These CO alarms do not provide an "end of life" signal or other ind…
Ge Security, Inc., (Ge Security) of Tualatin, Ore. recalled These ESL SafeAir 240-COE Carbon Monoxide alarms are hard-wired and require professional ….
CPSC, GE Security, Inc. Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms was recalled by Ge Security, Inc., (Ge Security) of Tualatin, Ore. in February 12, 2004. Reason: The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation, due to an internal software erro…. Remedy: Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for the fr…. Verify recall #04534 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ge Security, Inc., (Ge Security) of Tualatin, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation, due to an internal software erro….
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- February 12, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04534 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
These ESL SafeAir 240-COE Carbon Monoxide alarms are hard-wired and require professional installation. The white, rectangular units are about 6 inches long and 2.75 inches high. "CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM" and "DO NOT PAINT" are written on the front of the units. "240-Coe, "SENTROL," (a former name of the company) and the date code are written on the back. The date code is a four-digit number ending with a "T." The four digits denote the year and week of manufacture. For example, the date code "0045T" refers to a unit that was manufactured in the 45th week of 2000. Only units with date codes 0045T (November 2000) through 0235T (August 2002) are included in the recall.
Reason for recall
The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation, due to an internal software error. These CO alarms do not provide an "end of life" signal or other indication of inoperability, even if the test button is depressed.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for the free installation of a replacement CO alarm.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04534 |
| Date reported | February 12, 2004 |
| Date initiated | February 12, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Security, Inc., (Ge Security) of Tualatin, Ore. |
| Affected scope | About 74,000 |
| 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 their system installer or service provider to arrange for the free installation of a replacement CO alar…
- Check the recall number (04534) 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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