Recalls: Home Security

March 14, 2024 Honeywell Recalls System Sensor L-Series Low Frequency Fire Alarm Sounders and Strobes Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

This recall involves all Honeywell System Sounder L-series Low Frequency Sounders, Sounder Strobes, and Compact Sounders. The sounder and strobes are square, with white and red plastic housings, listed for wall mounting and measure about 5.6 by 4.7 inches for the sounders and strobes and about 5.3 by 3.5 inches for the compact sounder. The model number, date codes and "System Sensor" are printed on the product label and carton. Date codes 3034 and 3035 and the following models are included in this recall: HWL-LF, HWL-LF-BP10, HRL-LF, HRL-LF-BP10, HGWL-LF-BP10, P2WL-LF. Read more.


February 22, 2024 Bulldog Cases Recalls Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death

This recall involves Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults, Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults with Shelf, and Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vaults. The black steel safes are used to store firearms and valuables. The pistol vault (BD4030B) measures 11.5 inches by 8 inches by 5.5 inches, and the pistol vault with shelf (BD4040B) measures 11.5 inches by 10 inches by 8 inches. The top load pistol vault (BD4055B) measures 11.5 inches by 9.8 inches by 2.5 inches. The pistol vault with shelf has one shelf and can store approximately two firearms. The model number can be found on a label on a silver sticker on the back right corner of the safe, and the brand name "Bulldog" appears on the front of the safe. Name Model Number Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault BD4030B Magnum Biometric Pistol Vault with Shelf BD4040B Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vault BD4055B Read more.


February 22, 2024 Machir Recalls Biometric Personal Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death

This recall involves certain Machir biometric personal safes used to store personal items. They measure about 10 inches by 14 inches by 10 inches. The serial numbers are located on the lower righthand corner of the front door of the safe. The following serial number ranges are included in this recall: SW190035551 - SW190038050 SW190070151 - SW190072650 SW190175401 - SW190175857 SW190262061 - SW190264301 SVA2001200005001 - SVA2001200007000 SVA2001200014632 - SVA2001200014995 SVA2001200015001 - SVA2001200017577 SVA2001200086685 - SVA2001200089624 SVA2001200164001 - SVA2001200165000 SVA2001200115471 - SVA2001200119880 SVA2001200122399 - SVA2001200124758 SVA2001200172611 - SVA2001200174080 Read more.


February 22, 2024 Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by BBRKIN

This recall involves BBRKIN Biometric Gun Safe model number QCJJ01. The gray steel safe is used to store firearms and valuables. It measures about 13 inches by 14 inches by 15 inches. It has one shelf and can store approximately 5 firearms. The serial number is on a label on the front of the safe in the lower right corner of the safe and the brand name "MouTec" appears on the front of the safe. The safes have the following serial range: SQC202121000 through SQC202247603. Read more.


February 22, 2024 Biometric Gun Safes Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death; Imported by Awesafe

This recall involves certain Awesafe biometric gun safes. The recalled gun safes are black, can fit two pistols, and have the brand name "Awesafe" on the front. Read more.


March 31, 2022 Universal Security Instruments Recalls Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to Hazardous Levels of Carbon Monoxide

This recall involves two models and two date codes of Universal Security Instruments 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarms. Model MPC322S has 10-year sealed batteries and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN09. Model MPC122S is a hardwired alarm with 10-year sealed battery backup and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN02. The brand name "UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC." or "USI ELECTRIC" is printed on the front of the alarms above "Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide Alarm." The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarms. Read more.


May 6, 2021 Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms. The recalled units are Kidde Model Series 2040, 2050, 2060 and 2070 Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms. Only alarms with the TruSense logo or "AMBER=FAULT" printed on the front of the alarm are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the back of the alarm. Model Alarm Type 2040-DSR Smoke 2050-DS10 Smoke 2060-ASR Smoke 2070-VDSCR Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide 2070-VASCR Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide 2070-VDSR Smoke 2070-VASR Smoke Read more.


February 24, 2021 Potter Electric Recalls Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action Due to Failure to Alert to Fire

This recall involves Potter Electric Addressable Pull Stations. When manually pulled, these red-colored devices are intended to activate a fire alarm in commercial and other buildings. Recalled models include: (1) Potter Electric Addressable Dual Action Pull Station, Model PAD100-PSDA, Part Number 3992720, with a date code Dec 03 2020; and (2) Potter Electric Addressable Single Action Pull Station, Model PAD100-PSSA, Part Number 3992721, with date codes Nov 10 2020, Nov 25 2020, Dec 01 2020, and Dec 03 2020. "Potter" is printed on the front of all devices. The date code is located inside the device. Read more.


November 10, 2020 Ring Recalls Video Doorbells (2nd Generation) Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation), model number 5UM5E5 smart doorbell cameras. The video doorbells have a blue ring at the front and come in two colors: "satin nickel" (black and silver) and "venetian bronze" (black and bronze). They were sold with a mounting bracket and a USB charging cable. The two-way audio doorbell can be hardwired or battery-powered and supports night vision. The Ring logo is printed on the bottom front of the doorbell and the model and S/N are on a label on the back of the doorbell and the outer packaging. Consumers can determine if their doorbell is included in this recall by entering the doorbell's serial number at http://support.ring.com/ring-2nd-gen-recall. Only Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) models with certain serial numbers are included. Read more.


June 17, 2020 Edwards Recalls Mechanical Heat Detectors Due to Failure to Alert to Fire

This recall involves mechanical heat detectors used indoors to detect elevated temperatures as part of professionally installed fire detection systems for residential homes and businesses. In residential settings, this product is installed in kitchens, attics and garages for property protection. The recalled heat detectors do not detect smoke or make an audible sound, but rather act as sensors that trigger fire alarms or security panels when elevated heat is detected. The heat detectors can be mounted to walls or ceilings and are labeled with "135F" and "NOT A LIFE SAFETY DEVICE." The recalled units are the following: Model # Description Seller 281B-PL Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Edwards 283B-PL Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Edwards 104-13 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed temperature Interlogix 104-15 Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Interlogix 1EYC2 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Edwards, Grainger P/N 1EYC4 Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Edwards, Grainger P/N 281B-20pkg-OEM-UTCO1 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Honeywell Security 281B-20pkg-OEM-UTC20 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Interlogix 281B-OEM-UTC01 Heat Detector, 135F, Rate of Rise and Fixed Temperature Honeywell Security 283B-20pkg-OEM-UTC01 Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Honeywell Security 73340U Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature and Rate of Rise Mirtone 73342U Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Mirtone AI281B Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature and Rate of Rise Edwards AI283B Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature Edwards 281A Heat Detector, 135F, Fixed Temperature and Rate of Rise Edwards Read more.