CPSC recall · Reported February 24, 2021
Potter Electric Recalls Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action Due to Failure to Alert to Fire
The pull handle on some units can fail to activate the fire alarm system when manually pulled, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, of St. Louis, Mo. recalled This recall involves Potter Electric Addressable Pull Stations. When manually pulled, the….
Potter Electric Recalls Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action Due to Failure to Al… was recalled by Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, of St. Louis, Mo. in February 24, 2021. Reason: The pull handle on some units can fail to activate the fire alarm system when manually pulled, posing a risk …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Potter Electric or their fire alarm system dealers/i…. Verify recall #21085 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, of St. Louis, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-The pull handle on some units can fail to activate the fire alarm system when manually pulled, posing a risk ….
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- February 24, 2021
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21085 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 - 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 Potter Electric Addressable Pull Stations. When manually pulled, these red-colored devices are intended to activate a fire alarm in commercial and other buildings. Recalled models include: (1) Potter Electric Addressable Dual Action Pull Station, Model PAD100-PSDA, Part Number 3992720, with a date code Dec 03 2020; and (2) Potter Electric Addressable Single Action Pull Station, Model PAD100-PSSA, Part Number 3992721, with date codes Nov 10 2020, Nov 25 2020, Dec 01 2020, and Dec 03 2020. "Potter" is printed on the front of all devices. The date code is located inside the device.
Reason for recall
The pull handle on some units can fail to activate the fire alarm system when manually pulled, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact Potter Electric or their fire alarm system dealers/installers for a free replacement. All known Potter Electric distributors and dealers/installers have been notified directly by the firm.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21085 |
| Date reported | February 24, 2021 |
| Date initiated | February 24, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Affected scope | About 735 |
| 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 Potter Electric or their fire alarm system dealers/installers for a free replacement. All kn…
- Check the recall number (21085) 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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