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Sure Signal Products Recalls Heat-Activated Fire Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire

⚠ 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.

Units Affected
375,000
Recall Date
October 29, 2015
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6557.

This recall involves Sure Signal Products heat-activated fire alarms sold under the following brand names and models: DeTech FST2004H, MasterGuard QR50, Responsive TR70-R and Thermalink QR50. They are white, round and measure about 7 inches in diameter. The alarms have a round fuse at the center. The fuse is white or chrome and about 1.5 inches in diameter, and has a temperature rating of 117°F or 136°F. The alarms were manufactured from January 1, 2004 through July 1, 2015. Date codes are listed in a YYDDD format and range from 04001 through 15182. The alarm's model is printed on a label on the back of the alarm. SSP, the temperature rating and the date code can be found on the back of the fuse.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6557.

Consumers should immediately contact Sure Signal Products for free replacement fuses. A video with instructions on how to replace the fuse is available at http://SureSignalProducts.com.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Fire Alarm Dealers Nationwide From January 2004 Through September 2015 For Between $300 And $375. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-6557.

Sure Signal Products is no longer in business. For free replacement fuses for recalled alarms sold under the MasterGuard, ThermaLINK and Responsive brand names, consumers should contact Global Health and Safety at (972) 393-5500 or info@masterguard.com; and for free replacement fuses for DeTech-branded recalled alarms, consumers should contact Reliance Products at (262) 236-0123 or contactus@detech.com.

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Fire Alarm Dealers Nationwide From January 2004 Through September 2015 For Between $300 And $375. Recall FAQ

Fire Alarm Dealers Nationwide From January 2004 Through September 2015 For Between $300 And $375. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Sure Signal Products Recalls Heat-Activated Fire Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire. The notice was published on October 29, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 375,000 units are potentially affected.