CPSCRecalled Feb 12, 2007 · #07529
Atmel Corp. Recalls to Upgrade Software in Microcontrollers of Honeywell® Digital Cellular Communicators
Hazard
The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state due to a programming issue. The lock-up could result in a service interruption, and fail to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a fire or property invasion.
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The digital cellular communicator can be used as a primary means of security communications for a residence or business. The recall involves the Atmel microcontroller AT91SAM7S256 installed in Honeywell digital cellular communicator, Model 7845GSM.
Product details
- Product
- Atmel Microcontrollers used in Honeywell Digital Cellular Communicators
- Type
- Home Control/Alarm Systems
- Manufacturer
- Atmel Corp., of San Jose, Calif. (microcontrollers) | The security business of Honeywell International, located in Syosset, N.Y. (communicators)
- Model numbers
- 7845GSM
- UPCs
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- Sold at
- Distributors nationwide sold the recalled communicators to commercial installers from July 2006 through October 2006 for about $250.
- Made in
- Taiwan, Mexico
What you should do
Customers who have not been contacted directly should immediately contact the firm for information on how to receive a free replacement communicator with updated software. Installers that purchased the communicators have been contacted directly.