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ESL, Interlogix Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire

Recall 14-255 · August 13, 2014 · ESL

What to doCustomers should immediately contact their security or fire system provider to determine if any of their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement and free installation of new smoke detectors. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until the replacement alarm has been installed. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-255 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 13, 2014
Brand
ESL
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors
Hazard
Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 141,000 in U.S. and 13,000 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 9, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves thirty-three models of the 400 and 500 series Edwards (ESL)-branded and Interlogix smoke detectors hard-wired into a security system. Edwards and Interlogix smoke detectors are identical. The 2-wire or 4-wire detectors are round, white and measure 6 inches across by 2 inches high. The smoke detectors were made for professional installation and used primarily in commercial buildings, schools, hotels/motels, apartments, dormitories and homes as part of the fire alarm system. Recalled units have date codes 13084 through 14059 with the first two digits representing the year, for example: 13 for 2013 and 14 for 2014; and the last three digits representing the day of the year, for example: 084 is the 84th day of 2013, which is March 25, 2013. The initials ESL, the date code and one of the following model numbers are printed on a label on the back of the detector's cover and on the product's packaging. 400 series: 429AT, 429C, 429CAD, 429CRT, 429CST, 429CT, 429CTAD, 449AT, 449C, 449CRT, 449CSRH, 449CSRT, 449CST, 449CSTE, 449CT and 449CTE. 500 Series: 511C, 518C, 521B, 521BXT, 521B-10PKDMP, 521B-10PKG, 521BXT-10PKG, 521BXT-DMP-10PKG, 528B, 528CRXT, 541C, 541C-10PKG, 541CXT, 541CXT-10PK and 548C.

Is my product affected?

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  • ESL and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors · About 141,000 in U.S. and 13,000 in Canada units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled ESL/Interlogix smoke detector, 400 series
Recalled ESL/Interlogix smoke detector, 400 series
Recalled ESL/Interlogix smoke detector, 500 series
Recalled ESL/Interlogix smoke detector, 500 series
ESL, the date code and model are printed on a label on the back of the detector’s cover.
ESL, the date code and model are printed on a label on the back of the detector’s cover.

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Alarm system, security equipment and electrical equipment contractors, dealers and installers for use in fire alarm systems for commercial buildings, hotels/motels, apartments, dormitories and homes from March 2013 to February 2014. The cost of the individual detectors varies between $30 and $50. The cost of the integrated alarm or security systems varies greatly.; Fyrnetics Limited of Hong Kong, China; UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation Inc, of Arden Hills, Minn. owns the Interlogix assets. Edwards assets were acquired by Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. in January 2014. Both importers are units of United Technologies Corp., of Hartford, Conn..

Injuries or incidents reported

None.

Consumer contact

Edwards at (800) 655-4497 select option 5, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.edwardsfiresafety.com and click on Contact Us. Interlogix toll-free at (855) 286-8889 select option 2, from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.interlogix.com and click on Customer Service for more information.

Recall history and context

ESL 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 and Interlogix brand 400/500 series smoke detectors (About 141,000 in U.S. and 13,000 in Canada units). This recall involves thirty-three models of the 400 and 500 series Edwards (ESL)-branded and Interlogix smoke detectors hard-wired into a security system.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire.

What should I do if I own one?

Customers should immediately contact their security or fire system provider to determine if any of their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement and free installation of new smoke detectors. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until the replacement alarm has been installed. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.

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