The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20140·Announced 2020-06-17

Edwards Recalls Mechanical Heat Detectors Due to Fire Alert Failure

Edwards Fire Safety is recalling about 85,000 mechanical heat detectors that may fail to activate during a fire, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers.

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

Plain-English summary

Edwards Fire Safety is recalling approximately 85,000 mechanical heat detectors sold nationwide from January 1979 through May 2018. These devices are used indoors to detect elevated temperatures as part of professionally installed fire detection systems in residential homes and businesses. The recalled units are labeled with "135F" and "NOT A LIFE SAFETY DEVICE" and do not detect smoke or make an audible sound themselves, but act as sensors that trigger fire alarms or security panels.

The recall is being issued because the heat detectors can fail to activate in reaction to rising temperatures. This failure poses a risk of not alerting consumers to a fire. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who use these products in life-safety applications permitted by code, such as in elevator shafts or in lieu of smoke detectors, or in residential attics and garages, should immediately contact a fire or security alarm professional for a free replacement and installation. Consumers can also contact Edwards Fire Safety at 800-505-5088 or visit their website for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Edwards Mechanical Heat Detectors
Manufacturer
Edwards Fire Safety, of Bradenton, Florida
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
85,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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