BRK Recalls Some Wired-In Smoke Detectors Because Of Potential Alarm Failure

September 4, 1992 Release # 92-130 BRK Recalls Some Wired-In Smoke Detectors Because Of Potential Alarm Failure PRODUCT: Approximately 3.5 million BRK Electronics wired-in (AC-powered) smoke detectors, manufactured between October 1987 and March 1990. The defective smoke detectors have been marketed under the brand names BRK, First Alert and Family Gard. PROBLEM: The horns on the detectors may fail due to corrosion on the horns' electrical contacts. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should call 1-800-323-9005 to obtain replacement wired-in smoke detectors free of charge. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRK Electronics of Aurora, IL, is voluntarily recalling certain models of wired-in (AC-powered) smoke detectors marketed under the BRK, First Alert, and Family Gard brand names because the horns may fail to sound during a fire. Approximately 3.5 million of these smoke detectors were manufactured between October 1987 and March 1990. None of the company's battery-operated detectors are involved in this action. BRK determined in its own testing programs that the horns on these detectors might fail due to corrosion on the horns' electrical contacts. These detectors were wired into the electrical circuits of new homes, apartments, and hotels between November 1987 and March 1990. Although BRK has received no reports of incidents or injuries associated with horn failure, the company is recalling the smoke detectors to prevent the possibility that a smoke detector horn might fail in a fire. Consumers can identify the detectors from the attached line drawings and the owners manuals. BRK is recalling the following brand names and model numbers of wired-in smoke detectors: BRK Models 1839I, 1839WI-M, 1839WI-12, 1839I12R, 2839I, 2839WI, 2839TH First Alert SA1839WI Family Gard FG1839I, FG1839IHD Consumers who believe they have the recalled models should contact BRK, toll-free, at 1-800-228-2250. The company will provide a new wired-i