Product Recall Number: 07-575
Why was Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels recalled?
The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.
Product Recall Number: 07-575
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-09-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Honeywell International Inc., of Syosset, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels. The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.Name of Product: Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control PanelsUnits: About 1,000Distributor: Honeywell International Inc., of Syosset, N.Y.Manufacturer of Control Panel: Ademco de Juarez SRL, of MexicoManufacturer of Memory Chip: XICOR, of Milpitas, Calif.Hazard: The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports that the product failed to work during installation. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description and Models: The recall involves Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN home security system control panels with XICOR-brand memory chips. Only units with a date code between K015 and K057 are subject to the recall. The date code appears on the product packaging. The date code includes a letter to designate the year (K=2007) followed by three numbers that indicate the day. For example, a product manufactured on the 5th day of January 2007 would have the date code "K005."Sold at: Security distributors nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for between $280 and $325. Distributors sell the control panels to alarm dealers who directly install them.Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honeywell International at (800) 573-0154 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.security.honeywell.com.
Hazard Description: The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 1,000
Incidents: The firm has received three reports that the product failed to work during installation. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy: Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.
Sold At: Security distributors nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for between $280 and $325. Distributors sell the control panels to alarm dealers who directly install them.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Manufacturer of Control Panel: Ademco de Juarez SRL, of MexicoManufacturer of Memory Chip: XICOR, of Milpitas, Calif.
Distributors: Honeywell International Inc., of Syosset, N.Y.
Manufactured In: Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed