CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 22, 2007

Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire

The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors. They are wired directly into the building circuitry, and do not use a battery. The dome shaped units have a metal mesh covering around the smoke sensor.

Required Consumer Action

Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement smoke detectors with installation. Customers also can contact Digital Security Controls for additional information on how to receive free replacement smoke detectors. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Digital Security Controls toll-free at (888) 888-7838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at at www.dsc.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Commercial and residential installers nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
07136

Product Information

Product Name
Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors
Product Type
Smoke Detectors/Alarms
Number of Units
About 32,000
Distributed By
Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada
Manufactured In
Canada

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (888) 888-7838
Website www.dsc.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Digital Security Controls toll-free at (888) 888-7838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at at www.dsc.com