Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The recall involves Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN home security system control panels with XICOR-brand memory chips. Only units with a date code between K015 and K057 are subject to the recall. The date code appears on the product packaging. The date code includes a letter to designate the year (K=2007) followed by three numbers that indicate the day. For example, a product manufactured on the 5th day of January 2007 would have the date code "K005."

Is my product affected?

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• Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels · About 1,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Security distributors nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for between $280 and $325. Distributors sell the control panels to alarm dealers who directly install them.; Ademco de Juarez SRL, of Mexico (control panel); XICOR, of Milpitas, Calif. (memory chip); Honeywell International Inc., of Syosset, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received three reports that the product failed to work during installation. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Honeywell International at (800) 573-0154 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.security.honeywell.com

Recall history and context

Honeywell appears in 12 CPSC recalls on record. See all Honeywell recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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