Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-03-22). Hazards: fire. About 32,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07136 |
| Published | 2007-03-22 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Smoke Detectors/Alarms |
| Products | Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors |
| Firm named in the title | Digital Security Controls |
| Firms | Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 32,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect |
| Sold | Commercial and residential installers nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit. |
Description
The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors. They are wired directly into the building circuitry, and do not use a battery. The dome shaped units have a metal mesh covering around the smoke sensor.
Hazard
These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.
Remedy
Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement smoke detectors with installation. Customers also can contact Digital Security Controls for additional information on how to receive free replacement smoke detectors. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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