Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion
⚠ 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-3848.
The recall involves Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN home security system control panels with XICOR-brand memory chips. Only units with a date code between K015 and K057 are subject to the recall. The date code appears on the product packaging. The date code includes a letter to designate the year (K=2007) followed by three numbers that indicate the day. For example, a product manufactured on the 5th day of January 2007 would have the date code "K005."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3848.
Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.
✅ 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 Security Distributors Nationwide From January 2007 Through March 2007 For Between $280 And $325. Distributors Sell The Control Panels To Alarm Dealers Who Directly Install Them. 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-3848.
For additional information, contact Honeywell International at (800) 573-0154 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.security.honeywell.com
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Security Distributors Nationwide From January 2007 Through March 2007 For Between $280 And $325. Distributors Sell The Control Panels To Alarm Dealers Who Directly Install Them. Recall FAQ
Security Distributors Nationwide From January 2007 Through March 2007 For Between $280 And $325. Distributors Sell The Control Panels To Alarm Dealers Who Directly Install Them. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion. The notice was published on September 6, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,000 units are potentially affected.