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

Recalled November 20, 2014 · CPSC recall 15709 · Tyco Fire Protection

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.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 750

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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 to do

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

Contact

Tyco at (800) 746-7539 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tycosimplexgrinnell.com and click on the Recall Alert button.

Product

Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel

Manufacturer(s)

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

Imported by

SimplexGrinnell, of Boca Raton, Fla.

Retailers

SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000.

Made in

Mexico

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