CPSC recall · Reported August 3, 2016
National Time Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled by Signal Communications Due to Failure to Alert Consumers; Sold Exclusively by National Time & Signal (Recall Alert)
The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activate the alarm system.
Signal Communications Corp., of Woburn, Mass. recalled This recall involves National Time & Signal 541S fire alarm pull stations. The red and wh….
National Time Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled by Signal Communications Due to Failure t… was recalled by Signal Communications Corp., of Woburn, Mass. in August 3, 2016. Reason: The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activate the alarm …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact National Time & Signal to schedule a free inspection…. Verify recall #16764 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Signal Communications Corp., of Woburn, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activate the alarm ….
- None
- agency class
- August 3, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16764 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.
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Product description
This recall involves National Time & Signal 541S fire alarm pull stations. The red and white rectangular pull stations have "National Time" printed on the bottom. The fire alarm pull stations included in the recall have batch code 0805. The batch code is printed on a sticker inside the pull station. "PULL" is printed on the pull handle.
Reason for recall
The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activate the alarm system.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact National Time & Signal to schedule a free inspection and repair. National Time & Signal is contacting all purchasers of the recalled pull stations directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16764 |
| Date reported | August 3, 2016 |
| Date initiated | August 3, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Signal Communications Corp., of Woburn, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 3,500 |
| 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 National Time & Signal to schedule a free inspection and repair. National Time & Signal is c…
- Check the recall number (16764) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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