Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-09-06 · 07575
Hazards
The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.
Recall
Number
07575
Date
2007-09-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ademco de Juarez SRL, of Mexico (control panel); XICOR, of Milpitas, Calif. (memory chip)
Retailer(s)
Security distributors nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for between $280 and $325. Distributors sell the control panels to alarm dealers who directly install them.
Distributor(s)
Honeywell International Inc., of Syosset, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
The recall involves Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN home security system control panels with XICOR-brand memory chips. Only units with a date code between K015 and K057 are subject to the recall. The date code appears on the product packaging. The date code includes a letter to designate the year (K=2007) followed by three numbers that indicate the day. For example, a product manufactured on the 5th day of January 2007 would have the date code "K005."