Recall #16-764 · Published August 3, 2016

Signal Communications Fire alarm pull stations

National Time Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled by Signal Communications Due to Failure to Alert Consumers; Sold Exclusively by National Time & Signal (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Fire alarm pull stations from Signal Communications on August 3, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activate the alarm system. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately contact National Time & Signal to schedule a free inspection and repair. National Time & Signal is contacting all purchasers of the recalled pull stations directly.

National Time & Signal fire alarm pull station
National Time & Signal fire alarm pull station
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.

Additional identifying details

The batch code is printed on a sticker inside the pull station.

Which products are included?

This recall involves National Time & Signal 541S fire alarm pull stations. The red and white rectangular pull stations have "National Time" printed on the bottom. The fire alarm pull stations included in the recall have batch code 0805. The batch code is printed on a sticker inside the pull station. "PULL" is printed on the pull handle.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activate the alarm system.

Incidents and injuries

Signal Communications has received one report of the pull handle breaking and failing to activate during routine testing. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately contact National Time & Signal to schedule a free inspection and repair. National Time & Signal is contacting all purchasers of the recalled pull stations directly.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Signal Communications
Product type
Smoke alarms
Recall number
16-764
Units
About 3,500
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
National Time & Signal Corporation, and installed by electrical contractors, for use in educational, residential and business facilities in the Michigan area from October 2005 through April 2007 for about $25.
Distributor
Signal Communications Corp., of Woburn, Mass., National Time & Signal Corp., of Wixom, Mich.

Fire alarm pull stations

CPSC product type: Fire or Smoke Alarms

Recall contact information

National Time & Signal toll-free at 844-856-9177 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@natsco.net or online at http://www.natsco.net/ or http://www.sigcom.com and click on Safety Notices and 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.

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