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

Active Recall Announced March 22, 2007 CPSC #07136

Quick answer

Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire is CPSC recall #07136, announced on March 22, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Digital Security Controls.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors

Recalled brands

Digital Security Controls

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.

Recall date

March 22, 2007

Categories

Smoke Detectors/Alarms

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07136?

CPSC recall #07136 covers Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 22, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #07136?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07136 is 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.. 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 Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire 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/2007/Digital-Security-Controls-Recalls-Smoke-Detectors-that-Could-Fail-to-Warn-of-a-Fire. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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