Recalled ESL and Interlogix hard-wired smoke detectors (400/500 series) may fail to alert of fire due to radio frequency interference. Affected units have date codes 13084-14059. Consumers should contact their security provider for replacement.
Radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to fail to alert consumers of a fire.
Thirty-three models of hard-wired smoke alarms from ESL and Interlogix are being recalled because radio frequency interference can cause them to fail to alert during a fire. This is a serious safety risk as smoke detectors are critical for early fire detection in homes and buildings.
Radio frequency interference can cause the smoke detectors to stop working properly, meaning they won't alert occupants of a fire. This creates a risk of delayed fire detection and potential injury or death if a fire starts in a building without early warning.
Homeowners, hotels, schools, and commercial buildings with hard-wired ESL or Interlogix smoke detectors from 2013-2014 are most at risk. These units are typically installed in fire safety systems for buildings.
Check for a label on the back of the detector's cover showing 'ESL' and a date code between 13084 and 14059. The detectors are round, white, 6 inches across by 2 inches high, and have model numbers from the 400 or 500 series listed in the recall.
Reach out to your security or fire system provider to check if your units are affected by the recall.
If your units are recalled, you will receive free replacement alarms and installation from the manufacturer.
Keep the alarms active until the replacement units are installed to avoid fire detection failure.
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.
The recall states that these alarms may fail to alert during a fire due to radio frequency interference, so they should not be disabled until replacement is done.
Check for a label on the back of the detector showing 'ESL' and a date code between 13084 and 14059 (e.g., 13084 means March 25, 2013).
No, but you should contact your security provider to get free replacement and installation once your units are confirmed affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send ESL/Interlogix to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1747 — ESL/Interlogix ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors Hello, I own a ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors that is covered by recall 1747 from ESL/Interlogix. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
