The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07136·Announced 2007-03-22

Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors That Could Fail to Warn of Fire

Digital Security Controls is recalling FSA and FSB series smoke detectors that may fail to detect smoke during a fire. No injuries have been reported.

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 life-safety product (smoke detector) that could fail to warn of a fire, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Digital Security Controls is recalling approximately 32,000 FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors. These wired, battery-free units feature a dome shape with a metal mesh covering the smoke sensor. The recall is necessary because the detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.

The affected units were sold nationwide through commercial and residential installers between October 2006 and December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit. Digital Security Controls, based in Toronto, Canada, distributed the products. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. If the units are affected, customers will receive free replacement smoke detectors with installation. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units. For additional information, consumers can contact Digital Security Controls toll-free at (888) 888-7838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dsc.com.

The recalled product

Product
Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors
Category
Consumer Product — Smoke Detectors
Hazard
Affected units
32,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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