CPSC recall 07-136, announced March 22, 2007, covers Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors (about 32,000 units). These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire. The notice reports no incidents. Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. Recall contact: call (888) 888-7838, or go to www.dsc.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- October 2006 through December 2006
- Price paid
- $60 to $70
Why it was recalled
These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 888-7838, or go to www.dsc.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Digital Security Controls
- Product type
- Smoke alarms
- Recall number
- 07-136
- Units
- About 32,000
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Commercial and residential installers nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit.
- Distributor
- Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada
Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors
CPSC product type: Smoke Detectors/Alarms
This recall in context
Compared with the 36 smoke alarm recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 32,000 units: the 14th-largest of 28 smoke alarm recalls that state a unit count. The median is 28,500 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 32 of 36 smoke alarm recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Digital Security Controls toll-free at (888) 888-7838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at at www.dsc.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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