A defective chip can cause premature battery failure
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SimplexGrinnell of Boca Raton, Fla., is recalling about 750 Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panels,
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.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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.
The panels, manufactured in Mexico, were sold exclusively at SimplexGrinnell from March 2014, through June 2014, for about $4,000.
SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. SimplexGrinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.
Consumers may contact Tyco at (800) 746-7539 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
