Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)
Recall 15709 · Nov 20, 2014 · Tyco Fire Protection
750
units affected
750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15709
- Date
- Nov 20, 2014
- Company
- Tyco Fire Protection
- Units affected
- 750
- Product
- Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel
- Product type
- Fire or Smoke Alarms
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled Simplex 4100ES Fire Control Panel is an addressable fire alarm control panel that can support up to 2,500 addressable points, fire alarm and emergency voice communications and peer-to-peer networking operations. The metal cabinets containing the panel are red or white and measure about 22 inches to 56 inches in height, 24 inches in width and 7 inches in depth. The panels have Simplex 4100ES printed on the front of the panel.
What can happen
A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
The fix
SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled simplex 4100es fire alarm control panel?
SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
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.