CPSC recall · Reported January 22, 2013
Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard
The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Siemens Industry, Inc., of Buffalo Grove, Ill. recalled This recall involves wall-mounted Q-series sensors that control heat, air conditioning an….
Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildin… was recalled by Siemens Industry, Inc., of Buffalo Grove, Ill. in January 22, 2013. Reason: The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power sour…. Verify recall #13720 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Siemens Industry, Inc., of Buffalo Grove, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- January 22, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13720 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
This recall involves wall-mounted Q-series sensors that control heat, air conditioning and humidity inside commercial buildings, hospitals and schools. The sensors come in three designs: a blank cover, a cover with a digital display screen or a cover with a digital display screen and door. The sensors are either white or beige and have a Siemens, Talon, Staefa Control System, Staefa Control System/Talon logo or no logo. The recalled model numbers begin with QAA and QFA, and one with SB1. They are: QAA 2060, QAA 2063, QAA 2072, QAA 2073, QFA 2000, QFA 2001, QFA 2060, QFA 2071, QFA2072, QFA 3000, QFA 3001, QFA 3060, QFA 3071, and SB1-0834. The model number is located on the sensor's circuit board inside the unit.
Reason for recall
The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should immediately have the recalled sensors converted to a DC power source. Consumers should contact Siemens to schedule the installation of a free replacement sensor. Siemens is directly contacting owners of the recalled sensors.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13720 |
| Date reported | January 22, 2013 |
| Date initiated | January 22, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Industry, Inc., of Buffalo Grove, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 57,000 |
| 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 look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should im…
- Check the recall number (13720) 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
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