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Product Recall Number: 14-255

Why was ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors recalled?

Radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to fail to alert consumers of a fire.

ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors
Here's product recall specific data for ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors.

  • Product Recall Number: 14-255

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2014-08-13

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors

  • Description: Radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to fail.

  • Hazard Description: Radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to fail to alert consumers of a fire.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 141,000 in U.S. and 13,000 in Canada

  • Incidents: None.

  • Remedy: Customers should immediately contact their security or fire system provider to determine if any of their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement and free installation of new smoke detectors. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until the replacement alarm has been installed. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.

  • Sold At: Alarm system, security equipment and electrical equipment contractors, dealers and installers for use in fire alarm systems for commercial buildings, hotels/motels, apartments, dormitories and homes from March 2013 to February 2014. The cost of the individual detectors varies between $30 and $50. The cost of the integrated alarm or security systems varies greatly.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed