Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that
Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire
Why was Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that recalled?
These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement smoke detectors with installation. Customers also can contact Digital Security Controls for additional information on how to receive free replacement smoke detectors. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units. Contact: For additional information, contact Digital Security Controls toll-free at (888) 888-7838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at at www.dsc.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
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
- Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors
- Company
- Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada
- Quantity
- About 32,000
- Sold at
- Commercial and residential installers nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit.
- Recall date
- March 22, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors. They are wired directly into the building circuitry, and do not use a battery. The dome shaped units have a metal mesh covering around the smoke sensor.