Recalls: Home Security

March 22, 2007 Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire

The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors. They are wired directly into the building circuitry, and do not use a battery. The dome shaped units have a metal mesh covering around the smoke sensor. Read more.


January 31, 2007 Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Boards

The software upgrade involves Gamewell-FCI model ILI-MB-E3 and ILI-S-E3 loop control boards. These boards are components of the Gamewell-FCI E3 Series fire alarm system. They provide the signaling line circuits and display information for the system. Read more.


December 5, 2006 Stanley Security Solutions Inc. Announces Recall of Door Handle Locks, Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency

The recalled units include the 5K Light/Medium Duty Lever Series door handle locks. These sets have a brass or stainless steel finish with the word “BEST” embossed below the key whole on the elongated handle. Read more.


November 13, 2006 ANSUL Recalls Fire Extinguisher that Could Fail to Operate

The recall involves K-GUARD® Wet Chemical, FLAG FIRE® KITCHEN ONE® Wet Chemical, FLAG FIRE® Water and SENTRY® Water Fire Extinguishers manufactured and shipped between May 2003 and September 9, 2005. The recall program involves pick-up tube replacements in the following extinguishers: Read more.


May 19, 2006 Tyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement

These are smoke detectors installed in commercial buildings throughout the U.S. after August 1, 2004. The model numbers listed below are included. Building owners and managers with these smoke detectors will be contacted. Read more.



May 2, 2006 First Alert Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power

The recall involves ONELINK™ battery-powered smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms. "First Alert" and "ONELINK™" are printed on the front of the alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model number SA500 or SCO500 with a date code prior to March 3, 2006 are included in this recall. Read more.


February 7, 2006 SFC America Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers

The recall includes Strike First 2.5 lb and 5 lb dry chemical fire extinguishers with model numbers WBSF-ABC110AP, WBSF-ABC210AP, and WBSF-ABC340AP. The model number is located under the manufacturer's address on the far right hand side of the instruction label. The recalled fire extinguishers have the following serial numbers: Read more.


July 26, 2005 Kidde Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers

This Alert involves all Kidde 10 lb. dry chemical fire extinguishers manufactured with a black plastic Zytel® nylon valve assembly and a steel cylinder between 1991 and 2000. These units were the subject of Kidde Service Bulletin 007 issued on July 21, 2004. These units were designed for commercial and industrial applications, and the majority of these units were placed into service in factories, plants, businesses and other commercial locations as they require service by a qualified Fire Extinguisher Distributor or Service Organization every 6 years. Some of these units are in use in residential settings. The affected extinguishers have a steel cylinder with a welded neck ring and are between 19 to 21 inches tall as depicted in the image below. This Alert does not apply to Kidde’s smaller 2 1/2 and 5 lb. residential fire extinguishers. Read more.


July 11, 2005 Perm-a-Store Announce Recall of Inprint Safe-Boxes for Handguns

These silver Inprint™ safe-boxes are about 8-inches long, 6-inches wide and 12.5-inches high and have "INPRINT" written on the top of the safe. They have serial numbers 04470001 through 04470500 printed on the inside back panel near the battery tray. Read more.