CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-552 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 3, 2003
- Brand
- GE Interlogix
- Category
- Smoke alarms and home safety
- Products
- ESL Smoke Detectors
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- 14,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 18, 2025
What was recalled
The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- ESL Smoke Detectors · 14,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Distributors, dealers and installers of security systems nationwide sold or installed these smoke detectors, from June 2002 through June 2003, for between $125 and $17.; GE Interlogix (GEI), of Tualatin, Ore..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received no reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Consumer contact
Contact GEI at (800) 648-7422 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact their installer or service provider to determine if they have a recalled unit and/or to arrange for the free installation of a new unit.
Recall history and context
GE Interlogix appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
ESL Smoke Detectors (14,000 units). The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.
More recalls from GE Interlogix
- CPSC and GE Interlogix Announce Recall to Repair Security Control Panels
March 13, 2002 · GE Interlogix · Other consumer productsThe repair includes all ZX400, ZX410 and ZX440F security control panels experiencing "MEMORY ERROR" or "NO COM FROM CONTROL" errors and all ZX300 and ZX310 security…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 18, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.