ESL, Interlogix Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1747.
This recall involves thirty-three models of the 400 and 500 series Edwards (ESL)-branded and Interlogix smoke detectors hard-wired into a security system. Edwards and Interlogix smoke detectors are identical. The 2-wire or 4-wire detectors are round, white and measure 6 inches across by 2 inches high. 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. 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. 400 series: 429AT, 429C, 429CAD, 429CRT, 429CST, 429CT, 429CTAD, 449AT, 449C, 449CRT, 449CSRH, 449CSRT, 449CST, 449CSTE, 449CT and 449CTE. 500 Series: 511C, 518C, 521B, 521BXT, 521B-10PKDMP, 521B-10PKG, 521BXT-10PKG, 521BXT-DMP-10PKG, 528B, 528CRXT, 541C, 541C-10PKG, 541CXT, 541CXT-10PK and 548C.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1747.
Customers should immediately contact their security or fire system provider to determine if any of their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement and free installation of new smoke detectors. Consumers should not take the alarms out of service until the replacement alarm has been installed. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Alarm System, Security Equipment And Electrical Equipment Contractors, Dealers And Installers For Use In Fire Alarm Systems For Commercial Buildings, Hotels/motels, Apartments, Dormitories And Homes From March 2013 To February 2014. The Cost Of The Individual Detectors Varies Between $30 And $50. The Cost Of The Integrated Alarm Or Security Systems Varies Greatly. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1747.
Edwards at (800) 655-4497 select option 5, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.edwardsfiresafety.com and click on Contact Us. Interlogix toll-free at (855) 286-8889 select option 2, from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.interlogix.com and click on Customer Service for more information.
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Alarm System, Security Equipment And Electrical Equipment Contractors, Dealers And Installers For Use In Fire Alarm Systems For Commercial Buildings, Hotels/motels, Apartments, Dormitories And Homes From March 2013 To February 2014. The Cost Of The Individual Detectors Varies Between $30 And $50. The Cost Of The Integrated Alarm Or Security Systems Varies Greatly. Recall FAQ
Alarm System, Security Equipment And Electrical Equipment Contractors, Dealers And Installers For Use In Fire Alarm Systems For Commercial Buildings, Hotels/motels, Apartments, Dormitories And Homes From March 2013 To February 2014. The Cost Of The Individual Detectors Varies Between $30 And $50. The Cost Of The Integrated Alarm Or Security Systems Varies Greatly. is the subject of a consumer products recall: ESL, Interlogix Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire. The notice was published on August 13, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 141,000 units are potentially affected.