Product Recall Number: 15-709
Why was Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel recalled?
A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
Product Recall Number: 15-709
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-11-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel
Description: A defective chip in certain alarm panels produced between 3/15/2014 - 6/20/2014 and used exclusively in commercial settings can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions.
Hazard Description: A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 750
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. Simplex Grinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.
Sold At: SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed