CPSCMay 19, 2006

Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire

Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems

Why was Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For more information, contact Tyco Fire & Security toll-free at (866) 376-8207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tycofireandsecurity.com/Internet/firedetection.jsp

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Tyco Fire & Security Fire Detection Systems
Company
Solectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, China, Tyco Fire & Security, of Boca Raton, Fla., SimplexGrinnell LP, of Boca Raton, Fla., ADT Security Services Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla., AAnsul Inc., of Marinette, Wis.
Quantity
About 128,000 Fire Detection Systems
Recall date
May 19, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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

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