CPSCNovember 20, 2014consumer

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

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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

The hazard

A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.

What to do

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

Brands named

tyco international de mexico s de r l de c vsimplexgrinnellsimplexsimplex 4100estycotyco fire
Read the official CPSC notice →

Recall history

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