CPSCGeneral Alert
Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to...
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 |