Sure Signal Products Recalls Heat-Activated Fire Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-10-29). Hazards: fire. Models: FST2004H, QR50, TR70-R. About 375,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16021 |
| Published | 2015-10-29 |
| Last updated | 2015-10-29 |
| Product category | Fire or Smoke Alarms |
| Products | Heat-activated fire alarm |
| Firm named in the title | Sure Signal Products |
| Firms | Sure Signal Products, Inc., of Garden Grove, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 375,000 |
| Model numbers | FST2004H, QR50, TR70-R |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Fire alarm dealers nationwide from January 2004 through September 2015 for between $300 and $375. |
Description
This recall involves Sure Signal Products heat-activated fire alarms sold under the following brand names and models: DeTech FST2004H, MasterGuard QR50, Responsive TR70-R and Thermalink QR50. They are white, round and measure about 7 inches in diameter. The alarms have a round fuse at the center. The fuse is white or chrome and about 1.5 inches in diameter, and has a temperature rating of 117°F or 136°F. The alarms were manufactured from January 1, 2004 through July 1, 2015. Date codes are listed in a YYDDD format and range from 04001 through 15182. The alarm's model is printed on a label on the back of the alarm. SSP, the temperature rating and the date code can be found on the back of the fuse.
Hazard
A defective fusible link sensor (fuse) on the fire alarm can cause the alarm to fail to alert consumers of a fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Sure Signal Products for free replacement fuses. A video with instructions on how to replace the fuse is available at http://SureSignalProducts.com.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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