Recall #11-721 · Published February 8, 2011

Tyco Safety Products Westminster Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panel

Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers

CPSC published a recall notice for Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panel from Tyco Safety Products Westminster on February 8, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled fire alarm control panels can fail to send a signal to alert monitoring centers in the event of a fire. The official remedy states: Building managers should contact SimplexGrinnell for a free software upgrade. SimplexGrinnell is contacting its customers directly.

Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panel
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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 recalled fire alarm panel is the Simplex 4100U-NXP panel configured for third party monitoring and running software revision 14.01. The words "Simplex," "4100U" and "Fire Control" appear on the fire alarm's front panel. The software revision number can be identified by pressing the "Menu" key on the panel keypad, selecting "Show Software Revision Level" and pressing "Enter."

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The recalled fire alarm control panels can fail to send a signal to alert monitoring centers in the event of a fire.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 2 reports of alarms failing to alert monitoring centers. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Building managers should contact SimplexGrinnell for a free software upgrade. SimplexGrinnell is contacting its customers directly.

Remedy type: New Instructions

Product and sales details

Brand
Tyco Safety Products Westminster
Manufacturer
Tyco Safety Products Westminster of Westminster, Mass.
Product type
Smoke alarms
Recall number
11-721
Units
About 540
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Distributed by SimplexGrinnell from May 2010 to September 2010 for between $10,000 and $20,000.

Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panel

CPSC product type: Fire or Smoke Alarms

Recall contact information

For more information, contact SimplexGrinnell toll-free at (866) 565-6322 or at the firm's website at www.simplexgrinnell.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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