Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13720 · Jan 22, 2013 · Siemens
57,000
units affected
57,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13720
- Date
- Jan 22, 2013
- Company
- Siemens
- Units affected
- 57,000
- Product
- Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors
- Product type
- Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves wall-mounted Q-series sensors that control heat, air conditioning and humidity inside commercial buildings, hospitals and schools. The sensors come in three designs: a blank cover, a cover with a digital display screen or a cover with a digital display screen and door. The sensors are either white or beige and have a Siemens, Talon, Staefa Control System, Staefa Control System/Talon logo or no logo. The recalled model numbers begin with QAA and QFA, and one with SB1. They are: QAA 2060, QAA 2063, QAA 2072, QAA 2073, QFA 2000, QFA 2001, QFA 2060, QFA 2071, QFA2072, QFA 3000, QFA 3001, QFA 3060, QFA 3071, and SB1-0834. The model number is located on the sensor's circuit board inside the unit.
What can happen
The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should immediately have the recalled sensors converted to a DC power source. Consumers should contact Siemens to schedule the installation of a free replacement sensor. Siemens is directly contacting owners of the recalled sensors.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Four incidents of overheating and fires have been reported to Siemens. Two of the fires were in schools and two in hospitals. Minor damage was reported. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Siemens sales offices, partners, resellers and installers from June 2007 through August 2012 for between $200 and $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled q-series temperature and humidity sensors?
Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should immediately have the recalled sensors converted to a DC power source. Consumers should contact Siemens to schedule the installation of a free replacement sensor. Siemens is directly contacting.
What is the hazard?
The sensors can overheat, 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.