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Heat Detectors Recall by Chemetronics Caribe

Recall 97-162 · July 28, 1997 · Heat Detectors

What to doFollow the instructions in the official CPSC notice below.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
97-162 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 28, 1997
Brand
Heat Detectors
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
Stargard AT dual contact heat detectors
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Last updated by CPSC
July 28, 1997

What was recalled

Heat Detectors Recall by Chemetronics Caribe NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Ken Giles July 28, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release #97-162 CPSC, Chemetronics Caribe Inc. Announce Recall of Heat Detectors WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chemetronics Caribe Inc. of Luquillo, Puerto Rico, is recalling 12,000 STARGARD AT Series dual contact heat detectors. Heat detectors monitor room temperature to provide an alarm in the event of fire. The recalled heat detectors can fail to operate properly, not detecting the presence of fire. Chemetronics Caribe has received one report that a heat detector failed to operate in a field test, but no injuries have been reported as a result of their use. The heat detectors are components of a fire detection alarm system. They are primarily a commercial product and not sold for home use. The Series 400 STARGARD AT dual contact heat detectors are round, white plastic disks about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. At the center of the device is a three-level round metal disk. "STARGARD AT" is written in small, gray type beside the metal disk, along with the company name. The recalled heat detectors have one of the following date codes stamped on their side: "0594" through "1294" "W1-Y95" through "W52-Y95" "W1-Y96" through "W52-Y96" "W1-Y97" through "W22-Y97." Distributors of fire detection equipment sold these heat detectors nationwide from May 1994 through May 1997. Consumers should stop using these heat detectors immediately and call Chemetronics Caribe at (800) 496-8383 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday for free replacement of the heat detectors and installation arrangements. STARGARD A Series and other Chemetronics products are not affected by this recall.

Is my product affected?

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  • Stargard AT dual contact heat detectors

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Chemetronics Caribe; Stargard At.

Recall history and context

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?

Stargard AT dual contact heat detectors. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 28, 1997. 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.