The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08512·Announced 2007-10-23

Home Automation Recalls 64 Zone Wireless Receivers for Security Signal Failure

Home Automation Inc. is recalling 64 Zone Wireless Receivers because they may fail to receive security signals if power is lost, potentially compromising property security.

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 security system failure that places residents at risk of harm (intrusion), but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Home Automation Inc. is recalling approximately 200 64 Zone Wireless Receivers, model 45A00-1, revision B1. These receivers are accessories to the Home Automation Inc. Home Control System and are professionally installed. The recall is due to a defect where the receiver could fail to receive signals from transmitters monitoring for intrusion detection if the receiver loses power. This failure could place the security of residents at risk.

The affected receivers were sold to distributors nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for between $120 and $150. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should not rely on the recalled receivers to obtain security information. Home Automation Inc. will notify consumers with recalled receivers by mail. Consumers can contact Home Automation Inc. at (800) 229-7256 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.homeauto.com for a free replacement receiver.

The recalled product

Product
64 Zone Wireless Receivers
Manufacturer
Home Automation Inc., New Orleans, La.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Security Systems
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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