Recall: Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)

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.

Name of product: Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel

Units: About 750

Manufacturer: Tyco International de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.

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

Recall date: November 20, 2014

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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

Importers: SimplexGrinnell, of Boca Raton, Fla.

Manufactured in: Mexico

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 number: 15-709