CPSCGeneral Alert
Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a F...
Published: March 22, 2007Recall ID: 07136Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Digital-Security-Controls-Recalls-Smoke-Detectors-that-Could-Fail-to-Warn-of-a-Fire |
| Title | Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3f824c5cfd1b47e48885e776125dbbd0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Smoke Detector |
| Hazards › Name | These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors |
| Products › Type | Smoke Detectors/Alarms |
| Products › Category I D | 2135 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 32,000 |
| Recall I D | 3573 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Commercial and residential installers nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit. |
| Recall Date | 2007-03-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada |
| Recall Number | 07136 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |