Smoke Alarms Recalled by ESL

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What was recalled

Smoke Alarms Recalled by ESL NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 1983 Release # 83-055 ESL Recalls Smoke Alarms Washington, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Electro Signal Lab, Inc. (ESL) of Rockland, Massachusetts, today announced a voluntary recall affecting approximately 500,000 of its smoke alarms, some of which may not sound or fail to sound loudly when smoke is present. These alarms were manufactured in both 120V AC and battery-powered models and may be installed in hotels, motels, apartments, institutions and consumers homes, There have been no reports of any injuries associated with this problem. The alarms are circular in shape with an off-white plastic cover, and a white test button that lies flush with the cover's face. The brand name (ESL, ADT, Aritech, or Edwards) and the words "Smoke Alarm" appear in raised lettering just above a half-moon-shaped grill on the face. ESL produced the alarms, which were sold nationwide, between July, 1981, and February, 1983. They were sold under the following names and model numbers: 120V AC-POWERED ESL ADT EDWARDS ARITECH 311M 7539 417 ES671 321 417T FS672 321CC 417TC FS673 321CX 321H 321CXX 321M BATTERY-POWERED ESL ADT ARITECH 330 7545 FS681 330C FS682 330M FS683 331 331C 331M The model number for both AC and battery-powered units can be found on the back of the alarm and is contained on the cover of the instruction booklet included with each unit. The affected alarms have a six digit date code between 070181 and 022383 on a rectangular white sticker on the back of the smoke alarm. ESL urges users to immediately check to determine if the smoke alarm is working properly by pushing the test button and holding for a minimum of 20 seconds. If the alarm does not sound or fails to sound loudly when tested, users should contact ESL on its toll-free number 800-225-8632, or write ESL, 1022 Hingham Street, Rockland, Massachusetts 02370 to obtain instructions for returning units postage- paid for repair or replacement with a comparable model. There is no need for the alarm to be removed from the wall or ceiling unless the consumer has tested it and it has failed to sound loudly. Both ESL and the Consumer Product Safety Commission strongly recommend the use of smoke alarms and further recommend that users follow the manufacturer's instructions and test smoke alarms frequently, regardless of brand, to ensure proper operation. Consumers wishing further information may call the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.

Is my product affected?

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• ADT Smoke Alarms
• Aritech Smoke Alarms
• Edwards Smoke Alarms
• Electro Signal Lab Smoke Alarms
• ESL Smoke Alarms

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Edwards; Electro Signal Lab; ESL; ADT; Aritech.

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.

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