The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15709·Announced 2014-11-20

Tyco Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Panels Due to Activation Failure

Tyco is recalling about 750 Simplex 4100ES fire alarm control panels because a defective chip can prevent the system from activating during an alarm, posing a risk of injury and property damage.

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 alarm failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tyco Fire Protection is recalling approximately 750 Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panels. The recall is due to a defective chip in the alarm panel that can cause premature battery failure and prevent the activation of devices during alarm conditions. This defect poses a risk of injury and property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled panels are addressable fire alarm control panels that support up to 2,500 addressable points, fire alarm and emergency voice communications, and peer-to-peer networking operations. The metal cabinets containing the panels are red or white and measure about 22 inches to 56 inches in height, 24 inches in width, and 7 inches in depth. The panels have "Simplex 4100ES" printed on the front.

The panels were sold by SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000. SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly. Consumers can also contact Tyco at (800) 746-7539 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tycosimplexgrinnell.com and click on the Recall Alert button.

The recalled product

Product
Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel
Manufacturer
Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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