Bosch Security Systems Recalls Wireless Smoke Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire (Recall Alert)
Recall 15753 · Sep 9, 2015 · Bosch Security Systems
950
units affected
950
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15753
- Date
- Sep 9, 2015
- Company
- Bosch Security Systems
- Units affected
- 950
- Product
- Radion wireless smoke alarms
- Product type
- Fire or Smoke Alarms
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Bosch's Radion wireless round smoke alarms installed as part of Bosch security systems. Bosch security alarm systems use a control keypad labeled "Bosch" on the front surface. The alarms are made of white plastic and measure 5.6 inches across and 2.4 inches high. The alarms have a Bosch label on the back with "RFSM-A," a bar code with "F01U263962" and a 17-digit serial number starting with 0922320XXX. The XXX in the 8th through 10th positions of the serial number designates the date code. Only alarms with date codes 001 through 458 are included in the recall.
What can happen
The alarms can fail to alert consumers to a fire, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact their dealer/installer for a free replacement alarm. Bosch has contacted dealers and installers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Bosch has received two reports that alarms failed to sound during installation testing.
- Sold at
- Security system dealers nationwide from November 2013 through October 2014 for about $125.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled radion wireless smoke alarms?
Consumers should immediately contact their dealer/installer for a free replacement alarm. Bosch has contacted dealers and installers directly.
What is the hazard?
The alarms can fail to alert consumers to a fire, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.