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System Sensor Recalls Reflected Beam Smoke Detectors Due To Failure to Alert Consumers in a Fire (Recall Alert)

Name: System Sensor Recalls Reflected Beam Smoke Detectors Due To Failure to Alert Consumers in a Fire (Recall Alert)
Brand: System Sensor, of St. Charles, Ill.
SKU: CPSC-14713
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 28, 2014Recall ID: 14713Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

When used with certain power supplies, the reflected beam smoke detectors can fail to send a signal to the fire alarm control panel that sounds the alarm and fail to alert occupants of a fire.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves System Sensor's reflected beam smoke detectors with model number BEAM1224S and date codes 2111 through 3053. The YMMW format date codes stand for (2111) 2012-November-1st week of Nov. through (3053) 2013-May-3rd week of May. The detectors are ivory and black and measure 10 inches high by 7½ inches wide. The model number and date code are printed on a label on the back of the detector's cover and on the product's packaging. The reflected beam smoke detectors were used primarily in commercial buildings as part of the fire alarm system. Detectors used with acceptable power supplies, as listed on the company website, do not need to be replaced.

Affected Products

System Sensor reflected beam smoke detectors

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/System-Sensor-Recalls-Reflected-Beam-Smoke-Detectors
Title	System Sensor Recalls Reflected Beam Smoke Detectors Due To Failure to Alert Consumers in a Fire (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SystemSensorDetectorLARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	System Sensor smoke detectors
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SystemSensorLabelLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Label on System Sensor smoke detectors
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SystemSensorNameplateLARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Label on carton for System Sensor smoke detectors
Hazards › Name	When used with certain power supplies, the reflected beam smoke detectors can fail to send a signal to the fire alarm control panel that sounds the alarm and fail to alert occupants of a fire.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	System Sensor reflected beam smoke detectors
Products › Type	Fire or Smoke Alarms
Products › Category I D	67943
Products › Number Of Units	About 610
Recall I D	1793
Remedies › Name	Owners with the affected smoke detectors powered by a power supply that is not on the company's acceptable list available online, should contact System Sensor to receive free replacement smoke detectors. System Sensor and its distributors are contacting purchasers directly.
Retailers › Name	Alarm system, security equipment and electrical equipment contractors and dealers for use in commercial building fire alarm systems from November 2012 through May 2013 for about $800.
Recall Date	2014-01-28T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves System Sensor's reflected beam smoke detectors with model number BEAM1224S and date codes 2111 through 3053. The YMMW format date codes stand for (2111) 2012-November-1st week of Nov. through (3053) 2013-May-3rd week of May. The detectors are ivory and black and measure 10 inches high by 7½ inches wide. The model number and date code are printed on a label on the back of the detector's cover and on the product's packaging. The reflected beam smoke detectors were used primarily in commercial buildings as part of the fire alarm system. Detectors used with acceptable power supplies, as listed on the company website, do not need to be replaced.
Recall Number	14713
Manufacturers › Name	System Sensor, of St. Charles, Ill.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	System Sensor at (800) 736-7672 from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.systemsensor.com and click on Resources, then Product Info Library/Technical Field Bulletins, then Safety Bulletins for more information and a list of acceptable power supplies.
Last Publish Date	2015-05-11T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmSystem Sensor, of St. Charles, Ill.

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