Fire alarm pull stations recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 3, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

National Time Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled by Signal Communications Due to Failure to Alert Consumers; Sold Exclusively by National Time & Signal (Recall Alert)

Recall number

16764

Sold / distributed

National Time & Signal Corporation, and installed by electrical contractors, for use in educational, residential and business facilities in the Michigan area from October 2005 through April 2007 for about $25.

Why it was recalled

The pull handle on the fire alarm pull station can break when manually pulled and fail to activate the alarm system.

What was recalled

This recall involves National Time & Signal 541S fire alarm pull stations. The red and white rectangular pull stations have "National Time" printed on the bottom. The fire alarm pull stations included in the recall have batch code 0805. The batch code is printed on a sticker inside the pull station. "PULL" is printed on the pull handle.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact National Time & Signal to schedule a free inspection and repair. National Time & Signal is contacting all purchasers of the recalled pull stations directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.