Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors
CPSC Recall #13-720 — January 22, 2013
Product
Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors
Description
Wall-mounted Q-Series sensors can overheat.
Hazard
The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Four incidents of overheating and fires have been reported to Siemens. Two of the fires were in schools and two in hospitals. Minor damage was reported. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should immediately have the recalled sensors converted to a DC power source. Consumers should contact Siemens to schedule the installation of a free replacement sensor. Siemens is directly contacting owners of the recalled sensors.
Units Affected
About 57,000
Sold At
Siemens sales offices, partners, resellers and installers from June 2007 through August 2012 for between $200 and $400.
Manufactured In
China and United States