Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems
⚠ 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-3420.
The smoke sensors in these fire detection systems were installed beginning August 2004 in certain SimplexGrinnell, ADT and Ansul fire detection systems in commercial buildings throughout the U.S. The sensor model numbers listed below are included. Building owners and managers with these sensors will be contacted. 4098-9714 4098-9755 4098-9757CA 4098-9714C 4098-9755C 430631 4098-9714EA 4098-9755EA 430634 4098-9754 4098-9756 430654 4098-9754C 4098-9756C 430719 4098-9754EA 4098-9757 431190
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3420.
Commercial building owners and managers with these sensors will be contacted directly by one of the distributors to verify that the system is included in the recall and to arrange for a free software upgrade.
✅ 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 Tyco Fire & 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-3420.
For more information, contact Tyco Fire & Security toll-free at (866) 376-8207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tycofireandsecurity.com/Internet/firedetection.jsp
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Tyco Fire & Recall FAQ
Tyco Fire & is the subject of a consumer products recall: Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems. The notice was published on May 19, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 128,000 units are potentially affected.