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

Recalled March 22, 2007 · CPSC recall 07136 · Digital Security Controls

Hazard

These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.

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.

Units

About 32,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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 to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Digital Security Controls toll-free at (888) 888-7838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at at www.dsc.com

Product

Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors

Distributed by

Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada

Retailers

Commercial and residential installers nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit.

Made in

Canada

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