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CPSCRecalled Sep 3, 2003 · #03552

CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors

Hazard

These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.

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Description

The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.

Product details

Product
ESL Smoke Detectors
Type
Smoke Detectors/Alarms
Manufacturer
GE Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Distributors, dealers and installers of security systems nationwide sold or installed these smoke detectors, from June 2002 through June 2003, for between $125 and $17.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.

View the official CPSC notice