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

Name: Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)
Brand: Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
SKU: CPSC-15709
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 20, 2014Recall ID: 15709Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Tyco-Fire-Protection-Recalls-Simplex-Fire-Alarm-Control-Panels
Title	Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15709.4100ES_Red_TiltLeft_Phone_Mic3%2520-%2520800.jpg
Images › Caption	Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control panel
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel
Products › Type	Fire or Smoke Alarms
Products › Category I D	67943
Products › Number Of Units	About 750
Recall I D	1970
Remedies › Name	SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.
Importers › Name	SimplexGrinnell, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Retailers › Name	SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000.
Recall Date	2014-11-20T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	15709
Manufacturers › Name	Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer 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.
Last Publish Date	2014-12-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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Recalling FirmTyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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