Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Tyco Safety Products Westminster Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-02-08 · 11721
Hazards
The recalled fire alarm control panels can fail to send a signal to alert monitoring centers in the event of a fire.
Recall
Number
11721
Date
2011-02-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panel
Remedies
Options
New Instructions
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Tyco Safety Products Westminster of Westminster, Mass.
Retailer(s)
Distributed by SimplexGrinnell from May 2010 to September 2010 for between $10,000 and $20,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled fire alarm panel is the Simplex 4100U-NXP panel configured for third party monitoring and running software revision 14.01. The words "Simplex," "4100U" and "Fire Control" appear on the fire alarm's front panel. The software revision number can be identified by pressing the "Menu" key on the panel keypad, selecting "Show Software Revision Level" and pressing "Enter."