CPSC, Invensys Building Systems Announce Recall of Siebe Actuators in Building Fire/Smoke Dampers

Active Recall Announced October 2, 2002 CPSC #03502

Quick answer

CPSC, Invensys Building Systems Announce Recall of Siebe Actuators in Building Fire/Smoke Dampers is CPSC recall #03502, announced on October 2, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Actuators hold open fire and smoke dampers in a building's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A spring mechanism integrated with the damper, is designed to close the damper during a fire to limit the spread of smoke, fire and fumes. These MA-200 and MA-200-1 series actuators were used in fire and smoke dampers that were manufactured by various companies from December 1993 through October 1999, which were installed by private contractors in commercial and residential buildings. The actuators have manufacture date codes of 9348 through 9947. The remedy is to be eligible for a free actuator replacement, the building owner must test the actuator and report the results to invensys. only actuators that fail testing will be replaced.. Affected brands: Invensys Building Systems, The actuators were installed by private contractors in commercial and residential buildings..

Hazard

Actuators hold open fire and smoke dampers in a building's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A spring mechanism integrated with the damper, is designed to close the damper during a fire to limit the spread of smoke, fire and fumes. These MA-200 and MA-200-1 series actuators were used in fire and smoke dampers that were manufactured by various companies from December 1993 through October 1999, which were installed by private contractors in commercial and residential buildings. The actuators have manufacture date codes of 9348 through 9947.

Affected products

Siebe actuators

Recalled brands

Invensys Building Systems, The actuators were installed by private contractors in commercial and residential buildings.

Remedy

To be eligible for a free actuator replacement, the building owner must test the actuator and report the results to Invensys. Only actuators that fail testing will be replaced.

Recall date

October 2, 2002

Categories

Dampers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03502?

CPSC recall #03502 covers CPSC, Invensys Building Systems Announce Recall of Siebe Actuators in Building Fire/Smoke Dampers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 2, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Actuators hold open fire and smoke dampers in a building's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A spring mechanism integrated with the damper, is designed to close the damper during a fire to limit the spread of smoke, fire and fumes. These MA-200 and MA-200-1 series actuators were used in fire and smoke dampers that were manufactured by various companies from December 1993 through October 1999, which were installed by private contractors in commercial and residential buildings. The actuators have manufacture date codes of 9348 through 9947.

What is the remedy for recall #03502?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03502 is to be eligible for a free actuator replacement, the building owner must test the actuator and report the results to invensys. only actuators that fail testing will be replaced.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Invensys Building Systems Announce Recall of Siebe Actuators in Building Fire/Smoke Dampers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Invensys-Building-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-Siebe-Actuators-in-Building-FireSmoke-Dampers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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