Tyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #06550) was formally reported on May 19, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Solectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 128,000 smoke detectors.

The documented reason for this recall is: The smoke detectors could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these detectors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Commercial building owners and managers with recalled smoke detectors will be contacted by one of the distributors to verify that the detectors in their fire detection system are included in the reca… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.