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

Recall 07-136 · March 22, 2007 · Digital Security Controls

What to doCustomers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-136 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 22, 2007
Brand
Digital Security Controls
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 32,000
Made in
Canada
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors · About 32,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Commercial and residential installers nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit.; Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada.

Consumer contact

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 history and context

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?

Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors (About 32,000 units). The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.