The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15753·Announced 2015-09-09

Bosch Recalls Radion Wireless Smoke Alarms for Fire Detection Failure

Bosch Security Systems is recalling approximately 950 Radion wireless smoke alarms because they may fail to alert consumers to a fire.

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 alarm failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bosch Security Systems Inc. is recalling approximately 950 Radion wireless smoke alarms. These alarms were installed as part of Bosch security systems and are made of white plastic. The affected alarms have a Bosch label on the back with the model number "RFSM-A" and a 17-digit serial number starting with 0922320XXX. Only alarms with date codes 001 through 458 are included in this recall.

The alarms can fail to alert consumers to a fire, posing a fire hazard. Bosch has received two reports that alarms failed to sound during installation testing. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

The recalled alarms were sold by security system dealers nationwide from November 2013 through October 2014 for about $125. Consumers should immediately contact their dealer or installer for a free replacement alarm. Bosch has contacted dealers and installers directly. For more information, consumers can contact Bosch Security Systems at 800-289-0096 or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Radion wireless smoke alarms
Manufacturer
Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety
Hazard
Affected units
950

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 800549644617

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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