The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19141·Announced 2019-06-21

Honeywell Recalls Photoelectric Smoke Sensors for Fire Alarm Failure

Honeywell is recalling about 22,000 photoelectric smoke sensors sold with fire alarm systems because they may fail to alert occupants of 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 (fire alarm failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Honeywell International Inc. is recalling approximately 22,000 "-IV" Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors that were sold with fire alarm systems. These sensors are round, ivory-colored, and measure four inches in diameter. They were installed primarily in commercial buildings and were not sold directly to retailers or consumers. The affected units were distributed by Gamewell-FCI and Notifier nationwide between March 2018 and January 2019 for about $115 each.

The recall is due to a hazard where the photoelectric smoke sensor can malfunction, causing the fire alarm system to fail to alert occupants of a fire in commercial buildings. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Affected products include specific models from Gamewell-FCI (ASD-PL3-IV, ASD-PL3R-IV, ASD-PTL3-IV) and Notifier (FSP-951-IV, FSP-951R-IV, FSP-951T-IV). Consumers and building owners should immediately contact Gamewell-FCI or Notifier to receive a free replacement photoelectric smoke sensor. Contact information is available via the provided phone numbers or websites.

The recalled product

Product
"-IV" Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors sold with fire alarm systems
Manufacturer
Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
22,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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