# Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion
> **CPSC recall** · 2007-09-06 · 07575 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 07575
- **Date:** 2007-09-06
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels

## 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.

## 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.

## 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."

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Apex-Security-Systems-with-XICOR-Memory-Chip-Recalled-by-Honeywell-International-Could-Fail-to-Warn-of-Fire-Intrusion)
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