The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14713·Announced 2014-01-28

System Sensor Recalls Reflected Beam Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Failure

System Sensor is recalling about 610 reflected beam smoke detectors that may fail to alert occupants of a fire when used with certain power supplies.

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 detector failure) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

System Sensor, of St. Charles, Ill., is recalling about 610 reflected beam smoke detectors with model number BEAM1224S and date codes 2111 through 3053. The detectors are ivory and black, measuring 10 inches high by 7½ inches wide. The model number and date code are printed on a label on the back of the detector's cover and on the product's packaging.

The recall is due to a hazard where, when used with certain power supplies, the detectors can fail to send a signal to the fire alarm control panel that sounds the alarm and fail to alert occupants of a fire. No injuries have been reported. The detectors were sold from November 2012 through May 2013 for about $800 to alarm system, security equipment, and electrical equipment contractors and dealers for use in commercial building fire alarm systems.

Owners with the affected smoke detectors powered by a power supply that is not on the company's acceptable list available online should contact System Sensor to receive free replacement smoke detectors. System Sensor and its distributors are contacting purchasers directly. Detectors used with acceptable power supplies, as listed on the company website, do not need to be replaced.

The recalled product

Product
System Sensor reflected beam smoke detectors
Manufacturer
System Sensor, of St. Charles, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
610

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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