Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-01-22 · 13720
Hazards
The sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
13720
Date
2013-01-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Q-Series Temperature and Humidity Sensors
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Siemens Industry, Inc., of Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Siemens sales offices, partners, resellers and installers from June 2007 through August 2012 for between $200 and $400.
Country of manufacture
China; United States
Description
This recall involves wall-mounted Q-series sensors that control heat, air conditioning and humidity inside commercial buildings, hospitals and schools. The sensors come in three designs: a blank cover, a cover with a digital display screen or a cover with a digital display screen and door. The sensors are either white or beige and have a Siemens, Talon, Staefa Control System, Staefa Control System/Talon logo or no logo. The recalled model numbers begin with QAA and QFA, and one with SB1. They are: QAA 2060, QAA 2063, QAA 2072, QAA 2073, QFA 2000, QFA 2001, QFA 2060, QFA 2071, QFA2072, QFA 3000, QFA 3001, QFA 3060, QFA 3071, and SB1-0834. The model number is located on the sensor's circuit board inside the unit.