CPSC recall · Reported August 13, 2014
ESL, Interlogix Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire
Radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to fail to alert consumers of a fire.
Fyrnetics Limited of Hong Kong, China recalled This recall involves thirty-three models of the 400 and 500 series Edwards (ESL)-branded ….
ESL, Interlogix Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a F… was recalled by Fyrnetics Limited of Hong Kong, China in August 13, 2014. Reason: Radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to fail to alert consumers of a fire.. Remedy: Customers should immediately contact their security or fire system provider to determine …. Verify recall #14255 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fyrnetics Limited of Hong Kong, China issued this CPSC recall-Radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to fail to alert consumers of a fire..
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- agency class
- August 13, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14255 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 thirty-three models of the 400 and 500 series Edwards (ESL)-branded and Interlogix smoke detectors hard-wired into a security system. Edwards and Interlogix smoke detectors are identical. The 2-wire or 4-wire detectors are round, white and measure 6 inches across by 2 inches high. The smoke detectors were made for professional installation and used primarily in commercial buildings, schools, hotels/motels, apartments, dormitories and homes as part of the fire alarm system. Recalled units have date codes 13084 through 14059 with the first two digits representing the year, for example: 13 for 2013 and 14 for 2014; and the last three digits representing the day of the year, for example: 084 is the 84th day of 2013, which is March 25, 2013. The initials ESL, the date code and one of the following model numbers are printed on a label on the back of the detector's cover and on the product's packaging. 400 series: 429AT, 429C, 429CAD, 429CRT, 429CST, 429CT, 429CTAD, 449AT, 449C, 449CRT, 449CSRH, 449CSRT, 449CST, 449CSTE, 449CT and 449CTE. 500 Series: 511C, 518C, 521B, 521BXT, 521B-10PKDMP, 521B-10PKG, 521BXT-10PKG, 521BXT-DMP-10PKG, 528B, 528CRXT, 541C, 541C-10PKG, 541CXT, 541CXT-10PK and 548C.
Reason for recall
Radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to fail to alert consumers of a fire.
Remedy, what to do
Customers should immediately contact their security or fire system provider to determine if any of their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement and free installation of new smoke detectors. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until the replacement alarm has been installed. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14255 |
| Date reported | August 13, 2014 |
| Date initiated | August 13, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Fyrnetics Limited of Hong Kong, China |
| Affected scope | About 141,000 in U.S. and 13,000 in Canada |
| 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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