CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)
The recalled Simplex 4100ES Fire Control Panel is an addressable fire alarm control panel that can support up to 2,500 addressable points, fire alarm and emergency voice communications and peer-to-peer networking operations. The metal cabinets containing the panel are red or white and measure about 22 inches to 56 inches in height, 24 inches in width and 7 inches in depth. The panels have Simplex 4100ES printed on the front of the panel.
Required Consumer Action
SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.
Contact Information
Tyco at (800) 746-7539 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tycosimplexgrinnell.com and click on the Recall Alert button.
Recall Details
Sold At
SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
15709
Product Information
Product Name
Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel
Product Type
Fire or Smoke Alarms
Number of Units
About 750
Manufacturer Name
Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Imported By
SimplexGrinnell, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Manufactured In
Mexico