Tyco Fire Detection Systems Recalled for Smoke Sensor Sensitivity Issues
Tyco Fire & Security is recalling about 128,000 fire detection systems because sensors may have reduced sensitivity to smoke in high humidity and temperature.
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 (fire detection) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Tyco Fire & Security is recalling approximately 128,000 fire detection systems installed in commercial buildings across the United States. The recall involves specific smoke sensors manufactured by Solectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd. in China and installed beginning in August 2004 in SimplexGrinnell, ADT, and Ansul fire detection systems.
The recall is being issued because the sensors in these systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, the sensors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Commercial building owners and managers with these sensors will be contacted directly by one of the distributors to verify that the system is included in the recall and to arrange for a free software upgrade. For more information, consumers can contact Tyco Fire & Security toll-free at (866) 376-8207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tyco Fire & Security Fire Detection Systems
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 128,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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