Recall #12-701 · Published October 20, 2011

Sensor System CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors

ADT Recalls Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Properly Indicate End of Useful Life

CPSC published a recall notice for CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors from Sensor System on October 20, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: When the CO detectors reach the end of their useful life, they should send a signal to make a sound in the home alarm panel alerting consumers it is time to replace them and a signal to ADT's alarm monitoring center. Some of the detectors were not wired properly to the ADT alarm system, resulting in the sound not going off in the home alarm panel and no signal to the ADT alarm monitoring center at the end of its useful life. Not replacing a CO detector at the end its useful life poses a CO poisoning hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should contact ADT immediately for a free inspection of the recalled detectors and, if necessary, a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to disable the recalled detectors. ADT has contacted all customers.

CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors
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.

Affected model numbers

Additional identifying details

The model number is behind the front cover.

Which products are included?

This recall involves hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors with model CO 1224T installed by ADT. The model number is behind the front cover.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

When the CO detectors reach the end of their useful life, they should send a signal to make a sound in the home alarm panel alerting consumers it is time to replace them and a signal to ADT's alarm monitoring center. Some of the detectors were not wired properly to the ADT alarm system, resulting in the sound not going off in the home alarm panel and no signal to the ADT alarm monitoring center at the end of its useful life. Not replacing a CO detector at the end its useful life poses a CO poisoning hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should contact ADT immediately for a free inspection of the recalled detectors and, if necessary, a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to disable the recalled detectors. ADT has contacted all customers.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Sensor System
Manufacturer
Sensor System, of St. Charles, Ill.
Recall number
12-701
Units
About 20,000
Manufactured in
China, Mexico
Sold at / sales period
Installed by ADT between October 2008 and December 2010 as part of home security systems.
Distributor
ADT Security Services Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla.

CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors

CPSC product type: Carbon Monoxide Detectors/Alarms

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact ADT toll-free at (800) 238-2727 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.us.adt.com

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

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