CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors

Active Recall Announced September 3, 2003 CPSC #03552

Quick answer

CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors is CPSC recall #03552, announced on September 3, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced. The remedy is consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.. Affected brand: GE Interlogix (GEI).

Hazard

The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.

Affected products

ESL Smoke Detectors

Recalled brands

GE Interlogix (GEI)

Remedy

Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.

Recall date

September 3, 2003

Categories

Smoke Detectors/Alarms

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03552?

CPSC recall #03552 covers CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 3, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.

What is the remedy for recall #03552?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03552 is consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.. 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, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors 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-GE-Interlogix-Announce-Recall-of-Smoke-Detectors. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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