CPSC, AnnounceGE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3053.
The recalled smoke detection systems involve hard-wired S10A ESL smoke detectors that are incompatible with certain ITI control panels as well as certain S09A/S10A listed ESL smoke detectors that may be incompatible with control panels from other manufacturers. Model numbers are printed on the back of the smoke detectors. Inside the ITI control panel is a label that lists the name and model number of the unit. The following model names and model numbers of ITI control panels are incompatible when installed with the following model numbers of ESL smoke detectors: Smoke Detector Model Numbers 429C 429CT 511C 521B (when SW1 is OFF) 521BXT (when SW1 is OFF) 521NB* 521NBXT* 521NCSXT 711U 711UT 721U 721UT *In addition, the models 521NB and 521NBXT detectors, if installed in the S09A configuration, may self-adjust to an S10A configuration. Thus, these two model detectors may not be compatible with other manufacturer's control panels that are only S09A compatible. ITI Control Panel Model Names and Model Numbers Concord: 60-734-01 60-801 60-801-01 60-792-01-95R-16Z 60-792-01-95R-32Z 60-792-95R-32Z Advent: 60-562 (-01 through -06) Concord Express: 60-806-95R-16Z 60-806-95R
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3053.
Consumers should contact their system installer or service provider to arrange for a free repair or replacement to make the smoke detectors and control panel systems compatible.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Distributors, Dealers And Installers Of Security Systems Nationwide, From June 2002 Through October 2004. The Smoke Detectors And The Control Panels Were Sold Separately As Individual Components, And Were Also Sold Together As Part Of A Security System For Between $180 And $1,150. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3053.
Call UTC Fire and Security (formerly GE Security) at 855-286-8889 option 2 between 8am and 8pm ET Monday through Friday.
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Distributors, Dealers And Installers Of Security Systems Nationwide, From June 2002 Through October 2004. The Smoke Detectors And The Control Panels Were Sold Separately As Individual Components, And Were Also Sold Together As Part Of A Security System For Between $180 And $1,150. Recall FAQ
Distributors, Dealers And Installers Of Security Systems Nationwide, From June 2002 Through October 2004. The Smoke Detectors And The Control Panels Were Sold Separately As Individual Components, And Were Also Sold Together As Part Of A Security System For Between $180 And $1,150. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, AnnounceGE Security Inc. Retrofit/Recall of Smoke Detector Systems. The notice was published on December 22, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 246,800 units are potentially affected.