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CPSCRecalled Mar 22, 2007 · #07136

Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire

Hazard

These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.

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Description

The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors. They are wired directly into the building circuitry, and do not use a battery. The dome shaped units have a metal mesh covering around the smoke sensor.

Product details

Product
Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors
Type
Smoke Detectors/Alarms
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Commercial and residential installers nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit.
Made in
Canada

What you should do

Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement smoke detectors with installation. Customers also can contact Digital Security Controls for additional information on how to receive free replacement smoke detectors. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.

View the official CPSC notice