Heat-activated fire alarm recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 29, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Sure Signal Products Recalls Heat-Activated Fire Alarms Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire

Recall number

16021

Brand / firm

Sure Signal Products, Inc., of Garden Grove, Calif.

Sold / distributed

Fire alarm dealers nationwide from January 2004 through September 2015 for between $300 and $375.

Why it was recalled

A defective fusible link sensor (fuse) on the fire alarm can cause the alarm to fail to alert consumers of a fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Sure Signal Products for free replacement fuses. A video with instructions on how to replace the fuse is available at http://SureSignalProducts.com.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.