CPSC, AnnounceGE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems

Active Recall Announced December 22, 2004 CPSC #05526

Quick answer

CPSC, AnnounceGE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems is CPSC recall #05526, announced on December 22, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled smoke detection systems involve hard-wired S10A ESL smoke detectors that are incompatible with certain ITI control panels as well as certain S09A/S10A listed ESL smoke detectors that may be incompatible with control panels from other manufacturers. Model numbers are printed on the back of the smoke detectors. Inside the ITI control panel is a label that lists the name and model number of the unit. The following model names and model numbers of ITI control panels are incompatible when installed with the following model numbers of ESL smoke detectors: Smoke Detector Model Numbers 429C 429CT 511C 521B (when SW1 is OFF) 521BXT (when SW1 is OFF) 521NB* 521NBXT* 521NCSXT 711U 711UT 721U 721UT *In addition, the models 521NB and 521NBXT detectors, if installed in the S09A configuration, may self-adjust to an S10A configuration. Thus, these two model detectors may not be compatible with other manufacturer's control panels that are only S09A compatible. ITI Control Panel Model Names and Model Numbers Concord: 60-734-01 60-801 60-801-01 60-792-01-95R-16Z 60-792-01-95R-32Z 60-792-95R-32Z Advent: 60-562 (-01 through -06) Concord Express: 60-806-95R-16Z 60-806-95R The remedy is consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for a free repair or replacement to make the smoke detectors and control panel systems compatible.. Affected brand: GE Security Inc..

Hazard

The recalled smoke detection systems involve hard-wired S10A ESL smoke detectors that are incompatible with certain ITI control panels as well as certain S09A/S10A listed ESL smoke detectors that may be incompatible with control panels from other manufacturers. Model numbers are printed on the back of the smoke detectors. Inside the ITI control panel is a label that lists the name and model number of the unit. The following model names and model numbers of ITI control panels are incompatible when installed with the following model numbers of ESL smoke detectors: Smoke Detector Model Numbers 429C 429CT 511C 521B (when SW1 is OFF) 521BXT (when SW1 is OFF) 521NB* 521NBXT* 521NCSXT 711U 711UT 721U 721UT *In addition, the models 521NB and 521NBXT detectors, if installed in the S09A configuration, may self-adjust to an S10A configuration. Thus, these two model detectors may not be compatible with other manufacturer's control panels that are only S09A compatible. ITI Control Panel Model Names and Model Numbers Concord: 60-734-01 60-801 60-801-01 60-792-01-95R-16Z 60-792-01-95R-32Z 60-792-95R-32Z Advent: 60-562 (-01 through -06) Concord Express: 60-806-95R-16Z 60-806-95R

Affected products

Smoke Detector Systems

Recalled brands

GE Security Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for a free repair or replacement to make the smoke detectors and control panel systems compatible.

Recall date

December 22, 2004

Categories

Smoke Detectors/Alarms

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05526?

CPSC recall #05526 covers CPSC, AnnounceGE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 22, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled smoke detection systems involve hard-wired S10A ESL smoke detectors that are incompatible with certain ITI control panels as well as certain S09A/S10A listed ESL smoke detectors that may be incompatible with control panels from other manufacturers. Model numbers are printed on the back of the smoke detectors. Inside the ITI control panel is a label that lists the name and model number of the unit. The following model names and model numbers of ITI control panels are incompatible when installed with the following model numbers of ESL smoke detectors: Smoke Detector Model Numbers 429C 429CT 511C 521B (when SW1 is OFF) 521BXT (when SW1 is OFF) 521NB* 521NBXT* 521NCSXT 711U 711UT 721U 721UT *In addition, the models 521NB and 521NBXT detectors, if installed in the S09A configuration, may self-adjust to an S10A configuration. Thus, these two model detectors may not be compatible with other manufacturer's control panels that are only S09A compatible. ITI Control Panel Model Names and Model Numbers Concord: 60-734-01 60-801 60-801-01 60-792-01-95R-16Z 60-792-01-95R-32Z 60-792-95R-32Z Advent: 60-562 (-01 through -06) Concord Express: 60-806-95R-16Z 60-806-95R

What is the remedy for recall #05526?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05526 is consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for a free repair or replacement to make the smoke detectors and control panel systems compatible.. 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, AnnounceGE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems 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/2005/CPSC-GE-Security-Inc-Announce-RetrofitRecall-of-Smoke-Detector-Systems-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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