“-IV” Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors sold with fire alarm systems
CPSC Recall #19-141 — June 21, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 19-141 |
| Recall Date | June 21, 2019 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 22,000 |
| Manufacturer | Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn. |
| Manufactured In | Mexico |
Where It Was Sold
| Gamewell-FCI and Notifier distributors nationwide between March 2018 and January 2019 for about $115. |
Product
“-IV” Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors sold with fire alarm systems
Description
This recall involves “-IV” Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors sold with fire alarm systems installed primarily in commercial buildings; not sold to retailers or consumers. The smoke sensors are round, ivory in color, and measure four inches in diameter. The model number, date codes and Honeywell or Notifier are printed on the back label of the smoke sensor. The smoke sensors have the following brand names, model numbers, date codes, and configuration. Brand Model Date code range Operating mode Connected to Panels Gamewell-FCI ASD-PL3-IV 8034 to 9013 CLIP S3 series and E3 series ASD-PL3R-IV ASD-PTL3-IV Notifier FSP-951-IV NFS-3030 and NFS2-3030 FSP-951R-IV FSP-951T-IV
Hazard
The photoelectric smoke sensor can malfunction and cause the fire alarm system to fail to alert occupants in commercial buildings of a fire.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately contact Gamewell-FCI or Notifier to receive a free replacement photoelectric smoke sensor.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.