Safety regulator, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors
Recall 03552 · Sep 3, 2003 · GE Interlogix (GEI)
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03552
- Date
- Sep 3, 2003
- Company
- GE Interlogix (GEI)
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- ESL Smoke Detectors
- Product type
- Smoke Detectors/Alarms
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.
What can happen
These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.
The fix
Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received no reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Distributors, dealers and installers of security systems nationwide sold or installed these smoke detectors, from June 2002 through June 2003, for between $125 and $17.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled esl smoke detectors?
Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.
What is the hazard?
These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.
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.