The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21085·Announced 2021-02-24

Potter Electric Recalls Addressable Pull Stations Due to Fire Alarm Failure

Potter Electric is recalling specific addressable pull stations because the handle may fail to activate the fire alarm, posing a risk of failure to alert occupants 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 (fire safety device) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, is recalling approximately 735 Addressable Pull Stations, including Single and Dual Action models. These red-colored devices are intended to activate fire alarms in commercial and other buildings when manually pulled. The recall involves specific models with date codes ranging from November 10, 2020, to December 03, 2020. The word "Potter" is printed on the front of the devices, and the date code is located inside.

The pull handle on some units can fail to activate the fire alarm system when manually pulled. This defect poses a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The affected units were sold nationwide through authorized Potter dealers and distributors from December 2020 through January 2021 for between approximately $100 and $135. Consumers should immediately contact Potter Electric or their fire alarm system dealers/installers for a free replacement. All known distributors and dealers/installers have been notified directly by the firm.

The recalled product

Product
Potter Electric Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action
Manufacturer
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, of St. Louis, Mo.
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
735

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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