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Product Recall Number: 03-552

Why was ESL Smoke Detectors recalled?

These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.

ESL Smoke Detectors
Here's product recall specific data for ESL Smoke Detectors.

  • Product Recall Number: 03-552

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-09-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: ESL Smoke Detectors

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GE Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore. is voluntarily recalling ESL Smoke Detectors. These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.Name of Product: ESL Smoke DetectorsUnits: 14,000Manufacturer: GE Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore.Hazard: These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received no reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.Description: The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.Sold At: Distributors, dealers and installers of security systems nationwide sold or installed these smoke detectors from June 2002 through June 2003 for between $125 and $175.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.Consumer Contact: Contact GEI at (800) 648-7422 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact their installer or service provider to determine if they have a recalled unit and/or to arrange for the free installation of a new unit.

  • Hazard Description: These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 14000

  • Incidents: The firm has received no reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

  • Remedy: Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.

  • Sold At: Distributors, dealers and installers of security systems nationwide sold or installed these smoke detectors from June 2002 through June 2003 for between $125 and $175.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: GE Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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