Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems
Recall 06551 · May 19, 2006 · Tyco Fire & Security
128,000
units affected
128,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06551
- Date
- May 19, 2006
- Company
- Tyco Fire & Security
- Units affected
- 128,000
- Product
- Tyco Fire & Security Fire Detection Systems
- Product type
- Smoke Detectors/Alarms
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The smoke sensors in these fire detection systems were installed beginning August 2004 in certain SimplexGrinnell, ADT and Ansul fire detection systems in commercial buildings throughout the U.S. The sensor model numbers listed below are included. Building owners and managers with these sensors will be contacted. 4098-9714 4098-9755 4098-9757CA 4098-9714C 4098-9755C 430631 4098-9714EA 4098-9755EA 430634 4098-9754 4098-9756 430654 4098-9754C 4098-9756C 430719 4098-9754EA 4098-9757 431190
What can happen
Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these sensors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
The fix
Commercial building owners and managers with these sensors will be contacted directly by one of the distributors to verify that the system is included in the recall and to arrange for a free software upgrade.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tyco fire & security fire detection systems?
Commercial building owners and managers with these sensors will be contacted directly by one of the distributors to verify that the system is included in the recall and to arrange for a free software upgrade.
What is the hazard?
Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these sensors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
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.