CPSC recall 14-278, announced September 18, 2014, covers SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base (about 9,000 units). The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base. Recall contact: call (800) 516-9964, or go to www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies.
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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.
Affected model numbers
The audible base has part number S54370-F13 and date codes 0113 through 2314 in a WWYY format printed on a white label on the back of the unit part affixed to the wall.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves the SBGA-34 audible base that is affixed to ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in order to sound an alarm when the fire alarm system is activated. The audible base has part number S54370-F13 and date codes 0113 through 2314 in a WWYY format printed on a white label on the back of the unit part affixed to the wall. "MODEL SBGA-34" is printed on a blue label also affixed to the back of the device. The base is off-white and measures about 6 inches in diameter. The audible base is used with the following fire detectors: • Cerberus PRO models (HI921, OOHC941, OOH941, OH921, OP921) • Desigo Fire Safety models (FDOOTC441, FDOOT441, FDO421, FDOT421, FDT421) • H-Series (HFP-11, HFPT-11, HFPO-11) • Faraday 87XX-Series, models (8713, 8712, 8710) The audible base and fire detectors are used with the following alarm systems: • Siemens model FireFinder® XLS via DLC 6312 Device Loop Card • Siemens model FS -250 • Desigo model FC2005, (50-point panel) • Desigo model FC2025, (252-point system) • Desigo model FC2050, (504-point system) • Cerberus PRO FC901, (50-point panel • Cerberus PRO FC922, (252-point system) • Cerberus PRO FC924, (504-point system) • Faraday models MPC-600 and MPC-7000
What to look for
- Model numbers
- 26 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Date codes and item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a white label on the back of the unit part affixed to the wall
anda blue label also affixed to the back of the device
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- February 2013 through June 2014
- Price paid
- $120
Why it was recalled
The fire alarm base can fail to sound an alarm, posing a risk of personal injury and property damage.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 26 listed in this recall, then check the date codes and item or SKU numbers the notice lists.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 516-9964, or go to www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics
- Manufacturer
- Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Smoke alarms
- Recall number
- 14-278
- Units
- About 9,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Siemens sales offices, authorized distributors and installers nationwide from February 2013 through June 2014 for about $120.
- Importer
- Siemens, of Buffalo, Ill.
SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base
CPSC product type: Fire or Smoke Alarms
This recall in context
Compared with the 36 smoke alarm recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 9,000 units: the 19th-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.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 12 of 36 smoke alarm recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 17 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Siemens at (800) 516-9964 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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