Sure Signal Products Recalls Heat-Activated Fire Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-10-29 · 16021
Hazards
A defective fusible link sensor (fuse) on the fire alarm can cause the alarm to fail to alert consumers of a fire.
Recall
Number
16021
Date
2015-10-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Heat-activated fire alarm
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Sure Signal Products, Inc., of Garden Grove, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Fire alarm dealers nationwide from January 2004 through September 2015 for between $300 and $375.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Sure Signal Products heat-activated fire alarms sold under the following brand names and models: DeTech FST2004H, MasterGuard QR50, Responsive TR70-R and Thermalink QR50. They are white, round and measure about 7 inches in diameter. The alarms have a round fuse at the center. The fuse is white or chrome and about 1.5 inches in diameter, and has a temperature rating of 117°F or 136°F. The alarms were manufactured from January 1, 2004 through July 1, 2015. Date codes are listed in a YYDDD format and range from 04001 through 15182. The alarm's model is printed on a label on the back of the alarm. SSP, the temperature rating and the date code can be found on the back of the fuse.