CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors
⚠ 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-2505.
The ESL 500N smoke detectors are hard-wired and require professional installation. The recalled alarms have the following model numbers, which are located on the back of the detectors: 521NB, 521NCSXT, 541NB, 541NCSXT, 541NCXTE, 521NBXT, 521NCSRXT, 541NBXT, 541NCSRH, 541NCSXTE, 521NCRXT, 541NCRXT, and 541NCSRXT. Also on the back of the alarms are the letters, "ESL," and the manufacturing date code of "0223" through "0323" (23rd week of 2002 through 23rd week of 2003). Units that may not work properly can be identified by the lack of the flashing red indicator light, though all units with the aforementioned model and dates codes should be replaced.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2505.
Consumers should contact the company to receive free installation of a replacement smoke detector.
✅ 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 Distributors, Dealers And Installers Of Security Systems Nationwide Sold Or Installed These Smoke Detectors, From June 2002 Through June 2003, For Between $125 And $17. 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-2505.
Contact GEI at (800) 648-7422 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact their installer or service provider to determine if they have a recalled unit and/or to arrange for the free installation of a new unit.
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Distributors, Dealers And Installers Of Security Systems Nationwide Sold Or Installed These Smoke Detectors, From June 2002 Through June 2003, For Between $125 And $17. Recall FAQ
Distributors, Dealers And Installers Of Security Systems Nationwide Sold Or Installed These Smoke Detectors, From June 2002 Through June 2003, For Between $125 And $17. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, GE Interlogix Announce Recall of Smoke Detectors. The notice was published on September 3, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 14,000 units are potentially affected.