Alert #06-550
Tyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement
The following product safety recall was conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.Name of Product: Tyco Fire & Security Smoke Detectors
Units: About 128,000 smoke detectors
Importer: Tyco Fire & Security, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Manufacturer: Solectron (Suzhou) Technology Co. Ltd., of Suzhou, China
Distributors: SimplexGrinnell LP, of Boca Raton, Fla.; ADT Security Services Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.; and Ansul Inc., of Marinette, Wis.
Hazard: The smoke detectors could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. If this occurs, these detectors could delay detecting the presence of smoke in the event of a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: These are smoke detectors installed in commercial buildings throughout the U.S. after August 1, 2004. The model numbers listed below are included. Building owners and managers with these smoke detectors will be contacted.
4098-9601
4098-9685
4098-9688C
4098-9601C
4098-9685C
430696
4098-9601EA
4098-9686
T360-9002
4098-9602
4098-9686C
430559
4098-9602C
4098-9687
430695
4098-9605
4098-9688
ADT-3201
T360-9935
430562
ADT-3202
T360-9936
430560
ADT-3204
T360-9001
T360-9003
ADT-3205
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Commercial building owners and managers with recalled smoke detectors will be contacted by one of the distributors to verify that the detectors in their fire detection system are included in the recall and, if so, to arrange for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Tyco Fire & Security toll-free at (866) 376-8207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tycofireandsecurity.com/Internet/firedetection.jsp.
