Radion wireless smoke alarms recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 9, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Bosch Security Systems Recalls Wireless Smoke Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire (Recall Alert)

Recall number

15753

Brand / firm

Bosch Security Systems Inc., Fairport, N.Y.

Sold / distributed

Security system dealers nationwide from November 2013 through October 2014 for about $125.

Why it was recalled

The alarms can fail to alert consumers to a fire, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Bosch's Radion wireless round smoke alarms installed as part of Bosch security systems. Bosch security alarm systems use a control keypad labeled "Bosch" on the front surface. The alarms are made of white plastic and measure 5.6 inches across and 2.4 inches high. The alarms have a Bosch label on the back with "RFSM-A," a bar code with "F01U263962" and a 17-digit serial number starting with 0922320XXX. The XXX in the 8th through 10th positions of the serial number designates the date code. Only alarms with date codes 001 through 458 are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact their dealer/installer for a free replacement alarm. Bosch has contacted dealers and installers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.