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Product Recall Number: 13-720

Why was Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors recalled?

The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors
Here's product recall specific data for Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors.

  • Product Recall Number: 13-720

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2013-01-22

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors

  • Description: Wall-mounted Q-Series sensors can overheat.

  • Hazard Description: The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 57,000

  • Incidents: Four incidents of overheating and fires have been reported to Siemens.  Two of the fires were in schools and two in hospitals. Minor damage was reported. No injuries have been reported.  

  • Remedy: Consumers should look to see if their sensors are currently operating on an AC power source and, if they are, consumers should immediately have the recalled sensors converted to a DC power source. Consumers should contact Siemens to schedule the installation of a free replacement sensor. Siemens is directly contacting owners of the recalled sensors.

  • Sold At: Siemens sales offices, partners, resellers and installers from June 2007 through August 2012 for between $200 and $400.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China and United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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