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System Sensor Recalls Reflected Beam Smoke Detectors Due To Failure to Alert Consumers in a Fire (Recall Alert)

Recall 14-713 · January 28, 2014 · System Sensor

What to doOwners with the affected smoke detectors powered by a power supply that is not on the company's acceptable list available online, should contact System Sensor to receive free replacement smoke detectors. System Sensor and its distributors are contacting purchasers directly.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-713 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 28, 2014
Brand
System Sensor
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
System Sensor reflected beam smoke detectors
Hazard
Failure to Alert Consumers in a Fire (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 610
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 11, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves System Sensor's reflected beam smoke detectors with model number BEAM1224S and date codes 2111 through 3053. The YMMW format date codes stand for (2111) 2012-November-1st week of Nov. through (3053) 2013-May-3rd week of May. The detectors are ivory and black and measure 10 inches high by 7½ inches wide. The model number and date code are printed on a label on the back of the detector's cover and on the product's packaging. The reflected beam smoke detectors were used primarily in commercial buildings as part of the fire alarm system. Detectors used with acceptable power supplies, as listed on the company website, do not need to be replaced.

Is my product affected?

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  • System Sensor reflected beam smoke detectors · About 610 units

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System Sensor smoke detectors
System Sensor smoke detectors
Label on System Sensor smoke detectors
Label on System Sensor smoke detectors
Label on carton for System Sensor smoke detectors
Label on carton for System Sensor smoke detectors

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Alarm system, security equipment and electrical equipment contractors and dealers for use in commercial building fire alarm systems from November 2012 through May 2013 for about $800.; System Sensor, of St. Charles, Ill..

Consumer contact

System Sensor at (800) 736-7672 from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.systemsensor.com and click on Resources, then Product Info Library/Technical Field Bulletins, then Safety Bulletins for more information and a list of acceptable power supplies.

Recall history and context

System Sensor 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?

System Sensor reflected beam smoke detectors (About 610 units). This recall involves System Sensor's reflected beam smoke detectors with model number BEAM1224S and date codes 2111 through 3053.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Failure to Alert Consumers in a Fire (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Owners with the affected smoke detectors powered by a power supply that is not on the company's acceptable list available online, should contact System Sensor to receive free replacement smoke detectors. System Sensor and its distributors are contacting purchasers directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 11, 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.