Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-05-19). Hazards: fire. About 128,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06551 |
| Published | 2006-05-19 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-09 |
| Product category | Smoke Detectors/Alarms |
| Products | Tyco Fire & Security Fire Detection Systems |
| Firm named in the title | Tyco Fire & Security |
| Firms | Solectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, China (manufacturer); Tyco Fire & Security, of Boca Raton, Fla. (importer); SimplexGrinnell LP, of Boca Raton, Fla. (distributor); ADT Security Services Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. (distributor); AAnsul Inc., of Marinette, Wis. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 128,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
Description
The smoke sensors in these fire detection systems were installed beginning August 2004 in certain SimplexGrinnell, ADT and Ansul fire detection systems in commercial buildings throughout the U.S. The sensor model numbers listed below are included. Building owners and managers with these sensors will be contacted. 4098-9714 4098-9755 4098-9757CA 4098-9714C 4098-9755C 430631 4098-9714EA 4098-9755EA 430634 4098-9754 4098-9756 430654 4098-9754C 4098-9756C 430719 4098-9754EA 4098-9757 431190
Hazard
Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these sensors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
Remedy
Commercial building owners and managers with these sensors will be contacted directly by one of the distributors to verify that the system is included in the recall and to arrange for a free software upgrade.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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