Atmel Corp. Recalls to Upgrade Software in Microcontrollers of Honeywell® Digital Cellular Communicators
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-02-12). Hazards: fire. Models: 7845GSM. About 4,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07529 |
| Published | 2007-02-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Home Control/Alarm Systems |
| Products | Atmel Microcontrollers used in Honeywell Digital Cellular Communicators |
| Firm named in the title | Atmel Corp. |
| Firms | Atmel Corp., of San Jose, Calif. (microcontrollers) (manufacturer); The security business of Honeywell International, located in Syosset, N.Y. (communicators) (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico, Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 4,000 |
| Model numbers | 7845GSM |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Distributors nationwide sold the recalled communicators to commercial installers from July 2006 through October 2006 for about $250. |
Description
The digital cellular communicator can be used as a primary means of security communications for a residence or business. The recall involves the Atmel microcontroller AT91SAM7S256 installed in Honeywell digital cellular communicator, Model 7845GSM.
Hazard
The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state due to a programming issue. The lock-up could result in a service interruption, and fail to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a fire or property invasion.
Remedy
Customers who have not been contacted directly should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free replacement communicator with updated software. Installers that purchased the communicators have been contacted directly.
Incidents and injuries
Honeywell has received 39 reports of problems with the microcontroller where it reportedly entered an unrecoverable lock-up state. There have been no reports of failure to report an emergency and no reports of injury or property damage.
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