Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire

These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.

Recall #: 07136
Affected scope: About 32,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada recalled The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke det….

Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire was recalled by Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada in March 22, 2007. Reason: These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.. Remedy: Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to dete…. Verify recall #07136 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada issued this CPSC recall-These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire..

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agency class: March 22, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07136 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.

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.

Product description

The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors. They are wired directly into the building circuitry, and do not use a battery. The dome shaped units have a metal mesh covering around the smoke sensor.

Reason for recall

These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.

Remedy, what to do

Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement smoke detectors with installation. Customers also can contact Digital Security Controls for additional information on how to receive free replacement smoke detectors. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07136
Date reported	March 22, 2007
Date initiated	March 22, 2007
Recalling firm	Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada
Affected scope	About 32,000
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 22, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07136.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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