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RECALL: Smoke alarm may not warn you about fire

Posted at 10:50 AM, Aug 13, 2014
and last updated 2014-08-13 10:50:23-04

WASHINGTON — More than 100,000 Edwards and Interlogix smoke detectors were recalled because radio frequency interference could cause the smoke detectors to fail to alert you of a fire, the Consumer Project Safety Commission posted online.

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“This recall involves 33 models of the 400 and 500 series Edwards (ESL)-branded and Interlogix smoke detectors hard-wired into a security system,” the CPSC alert read. “The smoke detectors were made for professional installation and used primarily in commercial buildings, schools, hotels/motels, apartments, dormitories and homes as part of the fire alarm system.”

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Recalled units have date codes 13084 through 14059 with the first two digits representing the year, for example: 13 for 2013 and 14 for 2014; and the last three digits representing the day of the year, for example: 084 is the 84th day of 2013, which is March 25, 2013. The initials ESL, the date code and one of the following model numbers are printed on a label on the back of the detector’s cover and on the product’s packaging.

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The CPSC advised customers to call their security or fire system provider to determine if their detectors were under recall.

Edwards can be reached at (800) 655-4497 or online at www.edwardsfiresafety.com.

Interlogix can be reached at (855) 286-8889 or online at www.interlogix.com.