GSM Radio Modules Used in Go!Control Panels
CPSC Recall #12-724 — February 22, 2012
Product
GSM Radio Modules Used in Go!Control Panels
Description
GSM radio modules used inside Go!Control Panels for home security systems can overheat and combust.
Hazard
GSM radio modules used inside Go!Control Panels for home security systems can overheat and combust, resulting in a fire or burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The company is aware of 22 reports of the product overheating, including three reports of minor smoke, heat or fire damage to the wall where the control panel was mounted. There have been no reports of injuries.
Remedy
2GIG has directed home security companies to contact consumers, who will receive a free, installed replacement module. If you have not been contacted and have a question about whether your home security system contains the recalled module, contact your home security company or 2GIG. Consumers should not try to disconnect or disable the recalled product.
Units Affected
About 40,000
Sold At
GIG sold the GSM radio modules to home security companies and security system equipment distributors nationwide and in Canada between December 2010 and October 2011 for use in Go!Control Panels. Home security companies installed the modules in control panels as part of home security systems that varied greatly in price.
Manufactured In
China