CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors

Name: CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors
Brand: GE Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore.
SKU: CPSC-03552
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 3, 2003Recall ID: 03552Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.

Product Description & Identification

The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.

Affected Products

ESL Smoke Detectors

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-GE-Interlogix-Announce-Recall-of-Smoke-Detectors
Title	CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ESL-500N.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled ESL Smoke Detector
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ESL-500N-label.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled ESL Smoke Detector Label
Hazards › Name	These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received no reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products › Name	ESL Smoke Detectors
Products › Type	Smoke Detectors/Alarms
Products › Category I D	2135
Products › Number Of Units	14,000
Recall I D	2505
Remedies › Name	Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.
Retailers › Name	Distributors, dealers and installers of security systems nationwide sold or installed these smoke detectors, from June 2002 through June 2003, for between $125 and $17.
Recall Date	2003-09-03T00:00:00
Description	The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.
Recall Number	03552
Manufacturers › Name	GE Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore.
Consumer Contact	Contact GEI at (800) 648-7422 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact their installer or service provider to determine if they have a recalled unit and/or to arrange for the free installation of a new unit.
Last Publish Date	2025-07-18T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

Check Other Products In Your Household

Free Safety Tools

Safety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:

Barcode Scanner VIN Vehicle Check Pantry Safety Audit

Overview

Recalling FirmGE Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

Official Agency Alert

📢 Share Warning

Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:

🚨 SAFETY ALERT: GE Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore. - CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors

Check if your household is affected:
https://therecallfile.com/recalls/cpsc-ge-interlogix-announce-recall-of-smoke-detectors/CPSC-03552

WhatsApp Facebook

Join Alertlist

Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.

Featured on Product Hunt

Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.

Support The Recall File

Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.

Spread the WordCPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors

CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors