Tyco Fire Protection recalls Simplex 4100ES fire alarm panels with a defective chip that can cause premature battery failure and prevent alarm activation, risking injury and property damage.
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.
Tyco Fire Protection recalls Simplex 4100ES fire alarm control panels due to a defective chip that may cause premature battery failure and prevent alarms from activating during emergencies. This poses a risk of injury or property damage if the system fails to alert occupants.
A defective chip in the panel can cause the battery to fail prematurely and prevent the system from activating during fire conditions. This means the alarm may not sound if a fire occurs, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.
Homeowners and businesses with the Simplex 4100ES fire alarm control panels are affected. Those with the panels installed in homes or commercial buildings are most at risk.
Look for panels with 'Simplex 4100ES' printed on the front. The metal cabinets are red or white and measure 22-56 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 7 inches deep.
Immediately stop using the panel if it has the defective chip, as it may fail to activate during a fire.
SimplexGrinnell and Tyco will contact purchasers directly to arrange for replacement of the circuit board.
SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.
A defective chip in the panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation during fire conditions, posing a risk of injury or property damage.
Look for panels with 'Simplex 4100ES' printed on the front. The metal cabinets are red or white and measure 22-56 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 7 inches deep.
SimplexGrinnell and Tyco will contact purchasers directly to arrange for replacement of the circuit board with a fixed chip.
We’ve drafted a message you can send SimplexGrinnell to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1970 — SimplexGrinnell Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel Hello, I own a Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel that is covered by recall 1970 from SimplexGrinnell. The official recall notice states: SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
