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U.S. CPSC
March 8, 2005 |
Honeywell Sensing and Controls Recall of Thermal Switches When these switches are used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors, they could fail to operate, causing the damper not to close or causing the heat detector not to alarm if there is a fire.   |
U.S. CPSC
September 3, 2003 |
GE Interlogix Recall of Smoke Detectors These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling. |
U.S. CPSC
November 20, 2008 |
Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 22, 2007 |
Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
May 19, 2006 |
Tyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature, which could delay the detection of smoke in the event of a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
March 23, 2010 |
Simpson Dura-Vent Recalls Fireplace Dampers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. In addition, some of the dampers were assembled backwards and are set to the closed position when the consumer attempts to open the damper. Both pose risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC
May 27, 2011 |
CPSC Alert: Counterfeit Smoke Alarms Distributed in Atlanta The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers in the Atlanta area to check their homes for counterfeit smoke alarms. |
U.S. CPSC
October 9, 2008 |
Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard The automatic gas vent damper could fail, causing the vent to leak carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 30, 2008 |
CPSC Urges Consumers to Replace Batteries in Smoke Alarms This Weekend While changing your clock can keep you on time for work on Monday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises consumers that putting fresh batteries in your smoke alarms can save your life. |
U.S. CPSC
April 1, 2005 |
CPSC Reminds Americans to Change Smoke Alarm Batteries When Changing Clocks for Daylight-Saving Time While about 90% of U.S. households have smoke alarms installed, a CPSC survey estimated millions of those households, about 20%, do not have any working alarms. |
Home Toys
April 2003
Tom W. Jackson |
HVAC Zoning Controls Homeowners would like to increase their comfort level while conserving energy. An excellent method to do this is through zoning. |
| This Old House |
Fire Pit Safety These tips will keep your friendly fire from becoming a raging inferno. |
