CPSC recall · Reported September 18, 2014
Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base Due to Risk of Injury
The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.
Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves the SBGA-34 audible base that is affixed to ceiling-mounted smoke de….
Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd., of China in September 18, 2014. Reason: The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacemen…. Verify recall #14278 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage..
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- September 18, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14278 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 the SBGA-34 audible base that is affixed to ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in order to sound an alarm when the fire alarm system is activated. The audible base has part number S54370-F13 and date codes 0113 through 2314 in a WWYY format printed on a white label on the back of the unit part affixed to the wall. "MODEL SBGA-34" is printed on a blue label also affixed to the back of the device. The base is off-white and measures about 6 inches in diameter. The audible base is used with the following fire detectors: • Cerberus PRO models (HI921, OOHC941, OOH941, OH921, OP921) • Desigo Fire Safety models (FDOOTC441, FDOOT441, FDO421, FDOT421, FDT421) • H-Series (HFP-11, HFPT-11, HFPO-11) • Faraday 87XX-Series, models (8713, 8712, 8710) The audible base and fire detectors are used with the following alarm systems: • Siemens model FireFinder® XLS via DLC 6312 Device Loop Card • Siemens model FS -250 • Desigo model FC2005, (50-point panel) • Desigo model FC2025, (252-point system) • Desigo model FC2050, (504-point system) • Cerberus PRO FC901, (50-point panel • Cerberus PRO FC922, (252-point system) • Cerberus PRO FC924, (504-point system) • Faraday models MPC-600 and MPC-7000
Reason for recall
The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14278 |
| Date reported | September 18, 2014 |
| Date initiated | September 18, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd., of China |
| Affected scope | About 9,000 |
| 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 immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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