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Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers

⚠ 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.

Category
Units Affected
540
Recall Date
February 8, 2011
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Distributed By Simplexgrinnell From May 2010 To September 2010 For Between $10,000 And $20,000. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-832.

The recalled fire alarm panel is the Simplex 4100U-NXP panel configured for third party monitoring and running software revision 14.01. The words "Simplex," "4100U" and "Fire Control" appear on the fire alarm's front panel. The software revision number can be identified by pressing the "Menu" key on the panel keypad, selecting "Show Software Revision Level" and pressing "Enter."

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-832.

Building managers should contact SimplexGrinnell for a free software upgrade. SimplexGrinnell is contacting its customers directly.

✅ 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 Distributed By Simplexgrinnell From May 2010 To September 2010 For Between $10,000 And $20,000. 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-832.

For more information, contact SimplexGrinnell toll-free at (866) 565-6322 or at the firm's website at www.simplexgrinnell.com

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Distributed By Simplexgrinnell From May 2010 To September 2010 For Between $10,000 And $20,000. Recall FAQ

Distributed By Simplexgrinnell From May 2010 To September 2010 For Between $10,000 And $20,000. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers. The notice was published on February 8, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 540 units are potentially affected.