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Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels

  • Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control panel
Name of Product:
Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel
Hazard:
A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
November 20, 2014
Units:
About 750
Consumer Contact

Tyco at (800) 746-7539 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tycosimplexgrinnell.com and click on the Recall Alert button.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled Simplex 4100ES Fire Control Panel is an addressable fire alarm control panel that can support up to 2,500 addressable points, fire alarm and emergency voice communications and peer-to-peer networking operations. The metal cabinets containing the panel are red or white and measure about 22 inches to 56 inches in height, 24 inches in width and 7 inches in depth.  The panels have Simplex 4100ES printed on the front of the panel.

Remedy:

SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. Simplex Grinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold Exclusively At:
SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000.
Importer:

SimplexGrinnell, of Boca Raton, Fla.

Importer

SimplexGrinnell, of Boca Raton, Fla.

Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
15-709

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