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Tyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement

Reported: May 19, 2006 Initiated: May 19, 2006 #06550

Product Description

These are smoke detectors installed in commercial buildings throughout the U.S. after August 1, 2004. The model numbers listed below are included. Building owners and managers with these smoke detectors will be contacted. 4098-9601 4098-9685 4098-9688C 4098-9601C 4098-9685C 430696 4098-9601EA 4098-9686 T360-9002 4098-9602 4098-9686C 430559 4098-9602C 4098-9687 430695 4098-9605 4098-9688 ADT-3201 T360-9935 430562 ADT-3202 T360-9936 430560 ADT-3204 T360-9001 T360-9003 ADT-3205

Reason for Recall

The smoke detectors could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these detectors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.

Remedy

Commercial building owners and managers with recalled smoke detectors will be contacted by one of the distributors to verify that the detectors in their fire detection system are included in the recall and, if so, to arrange for a free replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These are smoke detectors installed in commercial buildings throughout the U.S. after August 1, 2004. The model numbers listed below are included. Building owners and managers with these smoke detectors will be contacted. 4098-9601 4098-9685 4098-9688C 4098-9601C 4098-9685C 430696 4098-9601EA 4098-9686 T360-9002 4098-9602 4098-9686C 430559 4098-9602C 4098-9687 430695 4098-9605 4098-9688 ADT-3201 T360-9935 430562 ADT-3202 T360-9936 430560 ADT-3204 T360-9001 T360-9003 ADT-3205. Recalled by Solectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, China. Units affected: About 128,000 smoke detectors.
Why was this product recalled?
The smoke detectors could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these detectors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
What should consumers do?
Commercial building owners and managers with recalled smoke detectors will be contacted by one of the distributors to verify that the detectors in their fire detection system are included in the recall and, if so, to arrange for a free replacement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 19, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06550.