Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base Due to Risk of Injury
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-278 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 18, 2014
- Brand
- Siemens
- Category
- Smoke alarms and home safety
- Products
- SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base
- Hazard
- Risk of Injury
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 9,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 9, 2015
What was recalled
This recall involves the SBGA-34 audible base that is affixed to ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in order to sound an alarm when the fire alarm system is activated. The audible base has part number S54370-F13 and date codes 0113 through 2314 in a WWYY format printed on a white label on the back of the unit part affixed to the wall. "MODEL SBGA-34" is printed on a blue label also affixed to the back of the device. The base is off-white and measures about 6 inches in diameter. The audible base is used with the following fire detectors: • Cerberus PRO models (HI921, OOHC941, OOH941, OH921, OP921) • Desigo Fire Safety models (FDOOTC441, FDOOT441, FDO421, FDOT421, FDT421) • H-Series (HFP-11, HFPT-11, HFPO-11) • Faraday 87XX-Series, models (8713, 8712, 8710) The audible base and fire detectors are used with the following alarm systems: • Siemens model FireFinder® XLS via DLC 6312 Device Loop Card • Siemens model FS -250 • Desigo model FC2005, (50-point panel) • Desigo model FC2025, (252-point system) • Desigo model FC2050, (504-point system) • Cerberus PRO FC901, (50-point panel • Cerberus PRO FC922, (252-point system) • Cerberus PRO FC924, (504-point system) • Faraday models MPC-600 and MPC-7000
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base · About 9,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Siemens sales offices, authorized distributors and installers nationwide from February 2013 through June 2014 for about $120.; Beijing Siemens Cerberus Electronics Ltd., of China; Siemens, of Buffalo, Ill..
Consumer contact
Siemens at (800) 516-9964 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.usa.siemens.com/buildingtechnologies and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Recall history and context
Siemens appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Siemens recalls.
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?
SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base (About 9,000 units). This recall involves the SBGA-34 audible base that is affixed to ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in order to sound an alarm when the fire alarm system is activated.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 9, 2015. 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.