CPSC recall 15-753, announced September 9, 2015, covers Radion wireless smoke alarms (about 950 units). The alarms can fail to alert consumers to a fire, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately contact their dealer/installer for a free replacement alarm. Recall contact: call 800-289-0096, or go to www.boschsecurity.us.
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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.
UPC or product codes
800549644617The alarms have a Bosch label on the back with "RFSM-A," a bar code with "F01U263962" and a 17-digit serial number starting with 0922320XXX.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Bosch's Radion wireless round smoke alarms installed as part of Bosch security systems. Bosch security alarm systems use a control keypad labeled "Bosch" on the front surface. The alarms are made of white plastic and measure 5.6 inches across and 2.4 inches high. The alarms have a Bosch label on the back with "RFSM-A," a bar code with "F01U263962" and a 17-digit serial number starting with 0922320XXX. The XXX in the 8th through 10th positions of the serial number designates the date code. Only alarms with date codes 001 through 458 are included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes, serial numbers, and UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a Bosch label on the back
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- November 2013 through October 2014
- Price paid
- $125
Why it was recalled
The alarms can fail to alert consumers to a fire, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Bosch has received two reports that alarms failed to sound during installation testing.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact their dealer/installer for a free replacement alarm. Bosch has contacted dealers and installers directly.
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 800-289-0096, or go to www.boschsecurity.us.
- 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
- Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y.
- Manufacturer
- Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y.
- Product type
- Smoke alarms
- Recall number
- 15-753
- Units
- About 950
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Security system dealers nationwide from November 2013 through October 2014 for about $125.
Radion wireless smoke alarms
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
- 950 units: the 23rd-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
- 12 months. Recalled 11 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Bosch Security Systems at 800-289-0096 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or at www.boschsecurity.us and click on Service and Support, then Customer Service and Presales, then Related Links and go to Technical Bulletins and Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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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