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Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire

Reported: March 22, 2007 Initiated: March 22, 2007 #07136

Product Description

The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors. They are wired directly into the building circuitry, and do not use a battery. The dome shaped units have a metal mesh covering around the smoke sensor.

Reason for Recall

These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.

Remedy

Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement smoke detectors with installation. Customers also can contact Digital Security Controls for additional information on how to receive free replacement smoke detectors. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.

Details

Units Affected
About 32,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Digital-Security-Controls-Recalls-Smoke-Detectors-that-Could-Fail-to-Warn-of-a-Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors. They are wired directly into the building circuitry, and do not use a battery. The dome shaped units have a metal mesh covering around the smoke sensor.. Recalled by Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada. Units affected: About 32,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.
What should consumers do? ▼
Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement smoke detectors with installation. Customers also can contact Digital Security Controls for additional information on how to receive free replacement smoke detectors. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 22, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07136.

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