Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion
USApex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion
Recalling Firm: Ademco de Juarez SRL, of Mexico (control panel), XICOR, of Milpitas, Calif. (memory chip)
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Apex-Security-Systems-with-XICOR-Memory-Chip-Recalled-by-Honeywell-International-Could-Fail-to-Warn-of-Fire-Intrusion |
| Title | Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6aa10cb869ae46af88fad05cab353902.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Security System Control Panel |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0a5c8b4e899f4357a3d2bec54b89ea73.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Security System Control Panel |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f8f2e436949344d7820dd3cd91bf9651.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Security System Control Panel |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports that the product failed to work during installation. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels |
| Products › Type | Home Control/Alarm Systems |
| Products › Category I D | 1999 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 3848 |
| Remedies › Name | Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2007-09-06T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Distributors › Name | Honeywell International Inc., of Syosset, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 07575 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Ademco de Juarez SRL, of Mexico (control panel) |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | XICOR, of Milpitas, Calif. (memory chip) |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
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- Recalling FirmAdemco de Juarez SRL, of Mexico (control panel), XICOR, of Milpitas, Calif. (memory chip)
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