Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to ...

CPSC Recall #11-721 — February 7, 2011

Recall #11-721 Date: February 7, 2011 Remedy: New Instructions

Description

The recalled fire alarm control panels can fail to send a signal to alert monitoring centers in the event of a fire.

Hazard

The recalled fire alarm control panels can fail to send a signal to alert monitoring centers in the event of a fire.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received 2 reports of alarms failing to alert monitoring centers. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Building managers should contact SimplexGrinnell for a free software upgrade. SimplexGrinnell is contacting its customers directly.

Units Affected

About 540

Sold At

"Distributed by SimplexGrinnell from May 2010 to September 2010 for between $10,000 and $20,000."

Manufacturer

"Tyco Safety Products Westminster of Westminster, Mass."

Manufactured In

U.S.