Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced November 20, 2014 CPSC #15709

Quick answer

Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #15709, announced on November 20, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Simplex 4100ES Fire Control Panel is an addressable fire alarm control panel that can support up to 2,500 addressable points, fire alarm and emergency voice communications and peer-to-peer networking operations. The metal cabinets containing the panel are red or white and measure about 22 inches to 56 inches in height, 24 inches in width and 7 inches in depth. The panels have Simplex 4100ES printed on the front of the panel. The remedy is simplexgrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. simplexgrinnell and tyco are contacting purchasers directly.. Affected brands: Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., SimplexGrinnell.

Hazard

The recalled Simplex 4100ES Fire Control Panel is an addressable fire alarm control panel that can support up to 2,500 addressable points, fire alarm and emergency voice communications and peer-to-peer networking operations. The metal cabinets containing the panel are red or white and measure about 22 inches to 56 inches in height, 24 inches in width and 7 inches in depth. The panels have Simplex 4100ES printed on the front of the panel.

Affected products

Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel

Recalled brands

Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., SimplexGrinnell

Remedy

SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.

Recall date

November 20, 2014

Categories

Fire or Smoke Alarms

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15709?

CPSC recall #15709 covers Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 20, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Simplex 4100ES Fire Control Panel is an addressable fire alarm control panel that can support up to 2,500 addressable points, fire alarm and emergency voice communications and peer-to-peer networking operations. The metal cabinets containing the panel are red or white and measure about 22 inches to 56 inches in height, 24 inches in width and 7 inches in depth. The panels have Simplex 4100ES printed on the front of the panel.

What is the remedy for recall #15709?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15709 is simplexgrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. simplexgrinnell and tyco are contacting purchasers directly.. 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 Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert) 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/2015/Tyco-Fire-Protection-Recalls-Simplex-Fire-Alarm-Control-Panels. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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