The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05526·Announced 2004-12-22

GE Security Recalls Smoke Detector Systems Due to Compatibility Issues

GE Security Inc. is recalling approximately 246,800 smoke detector systems because they may fail to activate during a fire when installed with certain incompatible control panels.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (smoke detectors) where failure to activate could lead to injury, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

GE Security Inc. of Austin, Texas, is recalling approximately 246,800 hard-wired S10A ESL smoke detectors and certain S09A/S10A listed ESL smoke detectors. The recall involves specific model numbers of smoke detectors that are incompatible with certain ITI control panels and control panels from other manufacturers. The affected units were sold by distributors, dealers, and installers of security systems nationwide from June 2002 through October 2004, either as individual components or as part of a security system for between $180 and $1,150.

The hazard is that the smoke alarms can fail to activate during a fire or emergency if installed in combination with certain control panels. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for a free repair or replacement to make the smoke detectors and control panel systems compatible. Consumers can also call UTC Fire and Security (formerly GE Security) at 855-286-8889 option 2 between 8am and 8pm ET Monday through Friday for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
Smoke Detector Systems
Manufacturer
GE Security Inc., of Austin, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Smoke Detectors
Hazard
Affected units
246,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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