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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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Description

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
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.

View the official CPSC notice