CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The alarms can fail to alert consumers to a fire, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 9, 2015

Bosch Security Systems Recalls Wireless Smoke Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire (Recall Alert)

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately contact their dealer/installer for a free replacement alarm. Bosch has contacted dealers and installers directly.

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Security system dealers nationwide from November 2013 through October 2014 for about $125.
Injuries
Bosch has received two reports that alarms failed to sound during installation testing.
Manufacturer
Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
15753

Product Information

Product Name
Radion wireless smoke alarms
Product Type
Fire or Smoke Alarms
Number of Units
About 950
Manufacturer Name
Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 800-289-0096
Full 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.