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Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion

Recalled September 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 07575 · Apex

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Hazard
The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.
Remedy
Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports that the product failed to work during installation. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

The recall involves Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN home security system control panels with XICOR-brand memory chips. Only units with a date code between K015 and K057 are subject to the recall. The date code appears on the product packaging. The date code includes a letter to designate the year (K=2007) followed by three numbers that indicate the day. For example, a product manufactured on the 5th day of January 2007 would have the date code "K005."

What to do

Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.

Contact

For additional information, contact Honeywell International at (800) 573-0154 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.security.honeywell.com

Product
Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels
Manufacturer(s)
Ademco de Juarez SRL, of Mexico (control panel) · XICOR, of Milpitas, Calif. (memory chip)
Distributed by
Honeywell International Inc., of Syosset, N.Y.
Retailers
Security distributors nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for between $280 and $325. Distributors sell the control panels to alarm dealers who directly install them.
Made in
Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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