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U.S. CPSC
December 30, 2008 |
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Notifier Due to Alert Failure The software in the fire alarm system could fail to process an alarm condition which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire.   |
U.S. CPSC
October 5, 2010 |
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Fire-Lite Alarms Due to Alert Failure The recalled fire alarm control panels used with an SLC-2LS expander module can fail to sound an alarm in the event of a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
July 27, 2007 |
Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Panels The software in the fire alarm system could fail to recognize when a detector needs servicing as a result of the buildup of dust, dirt, or other environmental pollutants, which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
September 6, 2007 |
Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion. |
U.S. CPSC
January 31, 2007 |
Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Boards Incoming and outgoing messages to and from the control board can interfere with each other, preventing it from sending a message to the command center in the event of fire. |
U.S. CPSC
April 7, 2009 |
Honeywell International Recalls Vista Security System Control Panels Due to Failure of Panic Feature Security systems programmed with a wireless silent panic feature can fail to operate properly the first time the panic button is pressed on the remote transmitter. If the panic button is pressed only once, this can unexpectedly leave residents without a triggered alarm during an emergency. |
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
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
February 8, 2011 |
Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers The recalled fire alarm control panels can fail to send a signal to alert monitoring centers in the event of 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
December 22, 2004 |
GE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems The smoke alarms can fail to activate during a fire or emergency, if installed in combination with certain control panels. |
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 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 15, 2008 |
Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
June 30, 2010 |
Sony Recalls VAIO Laptop Computers Due to Burn Hazard The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. |
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